May 7, 2025 – At a press conference on Capitol Hill today, Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee railed against ...

If approved, the change to the Endangered Species Act would give farmers more leeway to use pesticides on critical habitats.

The Secretary of Agriculture appeared in front of Congress for the first time to answer questions about the president’s proposed budget.

Can the state’s regenerative agriculture programs—and its fight against climate change—continue without stronger local ...

The strategy paper is aimed to streamline a review process, protect endangered species, and provide ‘flexibility and options’ for agricultural users.

Committee leaders say they’re not on board with reducing benefits, despite demands for deep cuts from far-right lawmakers to ...

Act will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s work on certifications for food additives, while preempting state laws.

From late November to early March, Ella Smoot can usually be found in one of two places: the forest or the sugar shack. Like all maple syrup producers, her winter is a rush of running sap—cold ...

April 30, 2025 – As May Day approaches, and with the Trump administration reaching its 100-day mark, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued two statements in the past week touting the USDA’s ...

April 30, 2025 – This week, the Trump administration marked 100 days in office with a deluge of rallies, messaging, and fanfare. During a visit to a Texas agriculture research center and farm with ...

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