Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social media twisted the truth.

Protocols ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World screwworm, USDA's APHIS announces.

A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Wednesday.

A bill to increase confined livestock farm inspections has advanced in the Indiana State Senate. Executive director of Indiana Pork Josh Trenary says Senate Bill 193, proposed by Senator ...

The last House Ag Committee passed a farm bill; it needs to get to the president's desk to protect farmers, write G.T.

Managers say Holtsville just passed a surprise USDA inspection and welcome any other oversight, but former workers believe they have the smoking gun. "That's going to be our selling point ...

USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so they don't require a down payment or private mortgage insurance. That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services is once again hosting the “I Protect Pigs” ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Vaden as deputy secretary of USDA for his upcoming administration. Vaden, who served as general counsel for USDA during Trump’s ...

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the ...

Pagans in Europe and the Middle East gave presents at several winter festivals, including Saturnalia, a raucous Roman festival in honor of Saturn, god of agriculture, which began on Dec. 17.

From federal agencies to state governments, actions taken by elected officials and policymakers have a direct impact on America’s farmers and ranchers. Stay up-to-date on all things related to ...