The U.S. District Court for Northern California has overturned a 2020 rule allowing genetically engineered (GE) plants to bypass certain pre-market reviews if the USDA determined the technology posed no environmental risks.

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS).

The U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to protect H-2A visa workers organizing labor unions faced a significant setback.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year.

With time drawing short, the 118th Congress is focusing on extending the 2018 Farm Bill and passing a disaster aid package to support farmers facing natural disasters and economic challenges.

In its December report, the USDA projects 2024 net farm income at $140.7 billion. This is a $6 billion drop from 2023.

Treasury spokesman Michael Martinez said the U.S. Treasury plans to issue guidance on the 45Z tax credit for renewable and sustainable aviation fuels before the current administration ends.

Texas Federal Judge Amos L. Mazzant issued a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on December 4.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of spotted lanternflies in Fulton County.

A December 4, 2024, USDA report reveals U.S. per-capita dairy consumption reached a record 661 pounds in 2023.