Corn and soybean production is down from 2021, according to the Crop Production report issued Sept. 12 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Test results have shown that disturbance and subsequent plant invasion are key factors to consider when predicting the impact of climate change on these ecosystems.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building services through USDA’s new Regional Food Business Centers.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public comments on a new approach to indemnity valuation and a new indemnity framework. 

The Packers & Stockyards Act is a fair-trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).

Department seeks to reduce childhood hunger and combat food inflation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will mail the 2022 Census of Agriculture to millions of agriculture producers across the 50 states and Puerto Rico this fall.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program, bringing total funding to $54.6 million.

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit in Lubbock, TX held an open house event to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy, and swine industries.