The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of ...

Stepping down as agriculture secretary, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is stepping up as the first CEO of the World Food Prize ...

Two years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Department of Agriculture in 1862, he nicknamed it “the people’s department” because half of all Americans lived on farms at that time. Today, ...

As noted by the Department of Agriculture, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and they may not be representative of ...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting sponsor applications for ...

Here's what to know about Tom Vilsack, who will become the new president of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation.

Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...

The Agriculture Ministry has urged farmers, agricultural organizations, and policymakers to work together to implement the ...

Food recalls take place when regulatory bodies and/or food manufacturers deem food unsafe to eat due to contamination or ...

By signing the ITPGRFA, South Africa reaffirms its dedication to conserving biodiversity and ensuring long-term food security ...

The top priorities for state lawmakers in key agriculture positions this year are agricultural crimes, biosecurity, and the ...