Washington State University turned to a public contest to name the most recent apple to emerge from its breeding program.

Negotiations on funding economic aid for farmers and climate funding for farm conservation programs have grown contentious in the face of a rapidly approaching December 21 deadline.

The USDA projects U.S. wheat exports will rise significantly in the 2024/2025 year that ends on May 31 due to reduced exports from Russia and the EU.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire on December 31 and uncertainty surrounds whether and when Congress will act.

The USDA reports overall farm expenses are projected to drop nearly 2% to $453.9 billion in 2024.

The almond industry is dealing with many challenges, including declining acreage, lower prices, new pests, diseases and water scarcity.

On December 10, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it would seek input on a proposal to list the Monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

As the clock continues to run down on this session of Congress, Farm Bill extension talks have heated up with uncertainty surrounding the path forward.

The USDA-ERS 2024 edition of America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance reveals the ongoing significance of family farms in American agriculture.

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services reduce red meat consumption in federal nutrition guidelines.