Industry advocates approve of the changes, but caution there are still unanswered policy questions that they want addressed.

The Texas Republican's "Bracero 2.0" legislation — named after a 1940s temporary labor program — would raise wagesand ...

It’s the latest setback for the longstanding REAP program, casting uncertainty over the future of a resource that helps farmers save on energy and install solar.

The 3 Biggest Updates to USDA’s Farm Loan Programs You Need to Know FSA says these changes will increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.

The Trump administration says the "socially disadvantaged" designation is no longer needed because "past discrimination has ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will no longer offer increased benefits to minority groups through its programs, ...

The Agriculture Department will no longer recognize groups such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and women ...

My favorite interview last week was 90-year-old Illinois farmboy John “Jack” Block. Block was former President Ronald ...

Soil and Water Conservation District staff are trying to work with producers as a popular pilot conservation program gets a revamp and contracted funds remain unpaid.

Eowyn Corral is with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and said historically when presidential administrations change, the USDA has been able to maintain services. However, the Trump ...

July 14, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials have rescinded Biden-era guidelines that required schools administering federal meal programs to prohibit discrimination based on gender ...

Amid new whistleblower allegations, the USDA is accused of not ending Biden-era DEI programming that racially discriminates against white farmers.