department of agriculture
White House 'preparing' farmer bailout plan over tariffs impact as industry faces 'full-blown crisis'
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration is working on a bailout plan for farmers.
Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants' use of taxpayer-funded food stamps
The United States Department of Agriculture is demanding that states ensure illegal immigrants are not using food stamps.
Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: 'Should be thrown away'
Officials believe that 'equipment damage' may have contaminated carnitas.
Sausage company recalls nearly 23K pounds of bratwursts after consumers find plastic in food
Federal inspectors announced the recall of about 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst shipped to 10 states after hard plastic was reportedly found in the product by consumers.
A third of Americans refuse to buy eggs until prices drop to at least this much per dozen
"When staples such as eggs cost so much that they qualify as a luxury item in the average home, they put pressure on nutrition, on family budgets, and even mental...
Trump admin cuts funding to Maine universities as state defies order to ban trans athletes from women's sports
President Trump initially vowed Feb. 20 to cut funding to the state.
Trump plans to slash bloat with massive federal property fire sale across US
The move could dump nearly 80 million square feet of commercial space — 12 times the Pentagon’s footprint — onto the market.
USDA inspector general escorted out of office after refusing to leave despite dismissal by Trump administration
Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the department, had earlier told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House terminated her Friday, saying that she didn’t believe the...
At least 82 monkeys injured, died due to South Carolina lab's 'negligence': report
Documents leaked to Peta show that, between 2021 and 2023, multiple primates housed at two Alpha Genesis Incorporated locations in South Carolina endured preventable injuries and deaths.
Trump picks loyal soldier from first administration to head Ag department — and shape crucial tariff negotiations
Brooke Rollins, a former White House domestic policy adviser, was chosen as President-elect Trump's Agriculture Secretary.
Nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef and chicken recalled due to listeria outbreak
As of Thursday, there were no confirmed reports of listeria infections caused as a result of consuming BrucePac-produced meat.
This state splashes out billions in taxpayer cash on food stamps for noncitizens
Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million and 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a taxpayer cost of almost $3 billion...
The states with the highest number of assumable mortgages — and how to get one
"An assumable mortgage may be especially appealing to buyers as these loans effectively pass a homeowner’s current low-rate mortgage to the buyer,” says Hannah Jones, Realtor.com senior analyst.
Over 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns: USDA
Listeriosis can cause symptoms ranging from fever to convulsions.
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
A food manufacturer is recalling thousands of pounds of liquid egg products due to "misbranding," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Hundreds of hungry sheep sent into Nevada foothills to eat fire-prone grass ahead of wildfire season: report
The ravenous flocks — released by the US Department of Agriculture — hopped out of their metal trailers and raced toward the foothills to munch on grasses.
Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?
the US Department of Agriculture is collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the parent organization of the Wuhan Institute of Virology
The pesky lanternflies threat is back this summer — act NOW avoid them
It's almost that time of year again when those spotted red-colored pests jump in people's faces. Though, officials are alerting people on how to avoid them this summer.
New Jersey university uses $1M grant to produce maple syrup to test out industry in Garden State
A university in New Jersey is spending a $1 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture on testing the feasibility of a maple syrup industry in the Garden State....
Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, US regulators announced Saturday. The Agriculture Department's Food Safety...