Modernization
Agriculture Launching New IT System to Manage Discrimination Complaints
The new Civil Rights Management System will live in a USDA-owned and operated cloud environment.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Ask USDA, HUD and FCC to Cooperatively Help Expand Internet Access
Together, the agencies could make better use of data to close connectivity gaps, they argue.
Emerging Tech
House Bill Would Direct Feds to Use Drones, Remote Sensors in U.S. Reforestation Efforts
The legislation calls for a five-year pilot program aimed at removing carbon from the atmosphere.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Respond to the Severe Arctic Blast
Millions are without power due to the extreme freeze.
Emerging Tech
Government Seeks ‘Dog-Like,’ Throwable and Other Robots
Several recent notices and announcements point to agencies’ ongoing and planned use of the futuristic machines.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: USDA Denies Data Breach at Payroll Facility
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
3 Ways Agencies Can Improve Customer Experience
One of the most important things agencies can do is build trust.
Policy
Bill Would Prompt USDA Intelligence Office to Probe Foreign Threats to America’s Agriculture
The legislation comes amid reports of Americans receiving and planting unsolicited “mystery seeds” reportedly arriving from China.
Emerging Tech
USDA Makes New Move in Broad Effort to Bring Innovative Tech to America’s Farmers
The agriculture-focused agency wants public input on potentially disruptive, existing assets to consider.
Digital Government
‘Invest in Yourself,’ Female Federal CISOs Tell Women Seeking Cyber Jobs
Three female federal chief information security officers discussed how women can advance their careers in the cybersecurity field at a Wednesday webinar.
Modernization
USDA Unveils Fresh Round of Farmers.gov Updates
New features on the Farmers.gov portal include a dashboard to help farmers track H-2A related application decisions in real time.
Modernization
Agriculture Funds More than $1 Billion in Projects to Boost Rural Infrastructure
The broadband and electric investments aim to benefit more than 1.5 million businesses and residents.
Emerging Tech
Agriculture Wants Innovation Centers to Boost Rural America
The agency is accepting applications through grants.gov.
Modernization
USDA Wants Feedback from 2 Million Customers
Consider it the agency’s latest move in its efforts to put the farmer first.
Emerging Tech
FDA Unveils Next Step on its Journey to Develop a Safer Food System
Insiders say it’s time to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to strengthen and protect food traceability across America.
Digital Government
Agriculture Wants Store-Level Data on All of America’s Grocery Retailers
The agency plans to use the data to make sure everyone in the country has affordable access to healthy food.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Work to Embrace—and Secure—the Internet of Things
Inside officials shared their lessons learned and concerns around the evolving connectivity.
Modernization
USDA Distributes Millions to Boost Energy Efficiency for Rural Farmers and Businesses
The funding is appropriated through the Rural Energy for America Program.
Ideas
4 CX Lessons Federal Agencies Can Learn from Their Peers
There are several agencies making major strides in the CX space and other agencies could learn a thing or two from their CX programs.
Modernization
How Agriculture Plans to Boost Its IT Workforce
The department plans to reskill employees for a data-heavy future and create a CIO development program.
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