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War Department and USDA sign memorandum to coordinate on agriculture and national security

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  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum of understanding with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
  • The agreement was made under the National Farm Security Action Plan.
  • The memorandum is intended to cement the relationship between the War Department and USDA for situations where agriculture and national defense intersect.
  • The announcement was published on Feb. 12, 2026 on the War Department's official site (war.gov).

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