California, the nation's largest milk-producing state, confirmed its first three cases of bird flu in dairy cattle.

A listeria outbreak that led to 57 hospitalizations and nine deaths in 18 states so far has been attributed to Boar's Head deli meat produced in the Jarratt, Virginia plant.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack admitted the USDA made mistakes in awarding a contract to Paris Borthers Inc. as the sole distributor for certain critical food aid programs.

Export demand for new corn and soybeans has surged as commodity prices decline. The USDA reported corn sales in the seven days that ended August 22 reached 1.49 million metric tons.

The USDA has tightened its guidance on verifying animal-raising and environmental claims on meat and poultry labels, such as "grass-fed" or "climate-friendly."

The USDA is launching the Debt Consolidation Tool, an online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender.

The dairy market fluctuates based on a delicate balance between supply and demand.

Just a year after California was invaded by a massive influx of invasive fruit flies, the USDA said the pests have been eradicated.

The USDA expects the agricultural trade deficit to continue its growth in fiscal year 2025, reaching $42.5 billion.

The Ag Economists's Monthly Monitor, a joint effort between the agricultural research centers at the University of Missouri and Farm Journal, gauges the perspectives of agricultural economists nationwide.