U.S. Department of Agriculture
By moving key support functions to Iowa and Georgia, the agency seeks to better align its scientific and administrative resources with the rural communities they serve.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency Trump administration effort will target fertilizer costs and boost U.S. production, with a major announcement expected yet this week.
South Africa’s government secures millions of additional doses from Turkey to contain the country’s worst outbreak in years.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins broke ground on a $750 million sterile fly facility in Texas and confirmed the border will remain closed until the New World screwworm threat is pushed back from the U.S. border.
In a candid conversation with Farm Journal, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says USDA’s message to fertilizer companies is simple: “Be part of the solution, don’t be part of the problem.”
As the Iran war drives fertilizer prices up 40%, the Trump administration is warning against price gouging. A new survey shows only 60% of corn farmers have secured their nitrogen needs for 2026.
A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility efficiency and safeguarding the U.S. livestock industry from NWS.
Following extensive industry feedback, the updated guide provides a science-based roadmap for states, ranchers and veterinarians to combat potential NWS outbreaks.
New voluntary labeling standards take effect as Secretary Rollins shares her support of mandatory labeling.
Why is a long-term farm bill even needed with the provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Industry leaders explain their views on the issue.
Persistent African swine fever outbreaks in Asia and Europe highlight continued viral pressure. USDA urges pork producers to remain vigilant in keeping this disease out and devotes the week of March 1-7 as ASF Action Week.
USDA takes action to lower food costs on consumers and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules.
Texas issues a statewide disaster declaration and USDA makes strategic reallocation of sterile flies to safeguard the U.S. livestock industry and public health.
During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
What if you only had to give your info to USDA once? NRCS Chief Bettencourt says that’s the goal, one file for FSA, NRCS and other agencies within USDA, so staff can get back to the basics of better serving farmers.
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
Updated guidelines from USDA and HHS urge Americans to focus on protein, full-fat dairy, fruit and veggies and avoid processed foods.
The December 2025 Hogs and Pigs Report offers a few more surprises than normal when comparing pre-report estimates with USDA’s numbers.
“You can’t just look at ‘ag’ or ‘farm policy’ any longer,” says Jim Wiesemeyer. “It’s interrelated.”
APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.
Economist Lee Schulz says people need to look forward before they look back to understand what caused the contraction.
Two sessions are planned for next week for the veterinary workforce. Register now to have input and help guide the Rural Veterinary Action Plan.
For the first time since it started in 2013, wholesale pork reporting through USDA’s Livestock Mandataory Reporting is under review.
The onset of drought and disease are causing growing concerns about the size of the U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. Analysts caution while the crops may be going backward in terms of yield, it’s possible USDA actually raises its yield estimates in the September report.
Over the past decade, the number of mixed animal and food animal veterinarians has decreased by 15%. USDA’s plan encompasses five actions to support veterinarians and protect livestock across rural communities.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a plan to build a facility near Edinburg, Texas. It will be capable of producing 300 million sterile flies per week to combat New World screwworm and is estimated to be in production in one year.