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The USDA and the Department of War signed an MOU to advance the National Farm Security Action Plan initiated in July 2025, which recognizes agriculture as vital to national security. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in safeguarding U.S. agriculture from foreign threats and improving domestic productivity.

Key initiatives include a partnership with DARPA to address agricultural security vulnerabilities and the establishment of the Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security within USDA. USDA emphasizes its commitment to protecting farmland and food systems as part of national defense strategies.