WEST CHAZY — Local solar grazer, Rebekah Pierce explores the growing agri-energy industry in her new book about the integration of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. “Agri-Energy: Growing ...

It’s a great paradox that the sector that relies the most on biodiversity, agriculture, is also the greatest threat to the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The question isn’t how to just minimize the ...

NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt speaks at the announcement on regenerative ag Dec. 10. Behind her, from left: Indiana farmer Rick Clark, FPAC Undersecretary Richard Fordyce, California dairy farmer ...

The latest threat to SNAP funding came after weeks of confusion over the status of benefits during the government shutdown. By Linda Qiu Reporting from Washington The Agriculture Department said on ...

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of how AI can be responsibly deployed across agrifood systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It provides a roadmap of applications, ...

Illinois agriculture is facing a moment of uncertainty. In October, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order declaring an “agricultural trade crisis,” acknowledging what farmers across the state ...

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture rolled out a one-stop shop of online resources to help veterans looking to get into farming. The webpage connects veteran farmers with ...

Congressional appropriators have released the first final spending bills of the fiscal 2026 cycle, including legislation to fund the Department of Agriculture. Lawmakers on Sunday unveiled their ...

Farm products including milk and dairy, left, grapes and almonds dominate the highest-value agricultural commodities in counties across California’s San Joaquin Valley. FRESNO BEE FILE PHOTOS ...

Democratic leaders from 25 states are suing the Agriculture Department over the looming suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Benefits are ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid ...