Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains why the USDA lacks authority to fund SNAP independently as benefits expire Nov. 1 for more than 40 million Americans.

Fourteen GOP lawmakers oppose President Donald Trump's plan to expand beef imports from Argentina, citing concerns over American cattle producers.

American soybean growers across the Midwest are warning of another tough year as China’s trade freeze cuts off their largest export market and production costs soar.

President Donald Trump considers terminating cooking oil trade with China in response to reduced soybean purchases that hurt American farmers.

American soybean farmers are facing financial hardship as China shifts purchases to Brazil and Argentina amid ongoing trade tensions over the Trump administration's tariffs.

HelloFresh is recalling two ready-made meals after the USDA issued an alert about the meals containing spinach possibly contaminated with listeria.

Virginia farmer John Boyd Jr. calls for right to repair his own equipment, saying manufacturers' repair limits keep farmers paying steep fees and waiting weeks for fixes.

John Deere plans a $20 billion investment in the U.S. over the next 10 years, emphasizing advanced manufacturing, innovative technologies and product development.

Food giants invest millions in small farmer partnerships as U.S. agriculture faces crisis with 141,733 fewer farms operating since 2017, threatening food supply.

The USDA announced that it will relocate much of its staff in the Washington, D.C., area to five regional hubs and vacate several buildings in the nation's capital.

U.S. sugarcane producers may see an economic boost from Coca-Cola's new product sweetened with sugarcane, with states like Florida, Louisiana and Texas benefitting most.

President Trump plans to impose 30% tariffs on EU imports starting August 1, prompting French dairy leaders to warn of 'disastrous' impacts on their exports.

A federal lawsuit claims California's Proposition 12 and egg regulations create unnecessary red tape for farmers, violate federal standards and raise egg costs for Americans.

American Farm Bureau Federation reports Fourth of July barbecue costs staying "stubbornly high" at $7.09 per person due to inflation and reduced food availability.

A longtime family farm in Cranbury, New Jersey, is at risk of being taken by the town through eminent domain – and a member of the Trump admin has taken notice.

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to increase oversight on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, with China's 277,000 acres of holdings under scrutiny.

Beef prices stay high as U.S. cattle hits record low. Omaha Steaks CEO says relief may not come until 2026, despite herd rebuilding and trade efforts.

USDA reports egg prices fell from $8 to $2.52 per dozen since March, influenced by bird flu and increased imports from Turkey, Brazil, and South Korea.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says this is "just the tip of the spear" of uncovering and prosecuting unlawful waste, fraud and abuse within the federal agency.

John Deere's AI-powered autonomous tractors aim to boost farming efficiency, address labor shortages and enhance productivity in various aspects of the agriculture business.