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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues his efforts to reduce consolidation in agriculture. An effort, he says, that will spur improved competition […]

USDA, in partnership with ag and wildlife groups, has partnered to launch the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. With a $95 million […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told lawmakers and policy leaders that addressing inequity is critical in promoting innovation. At last week’s 99th […]

Mexico has retracted a date previously set for a ban on genetically modified (GM) corn in animal feed and industrial use. However, […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new USDA nutritious school meals initiatives at a recent Healthy School Meals Roundtable. The meal standards […]

Renewed efforts in federal agricultural policies aim to support small and midsize farm operations. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a vision […]

USDA announced this week an additional $325 million into 71 projects for climate-smart commodities. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement […]

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico announced this week he is seeking a deal with Washington after the U.S. threatened legal […]

The USDA announced $759 million in funding to bring high-speed broadband internet to rural communities from North Carolina to California this week. […]

The USDA announced on Tuesday that borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of […]