Articles by Agri-Pulse staff

USDA modifies the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations to settle World Trade Organization dispute

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new methods for surveying animal health need to be fine-tuned to include more informative action plans,

USDA is seeking applications for a two-year term to serve on the government’s Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. “Members of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers play a critical role in helping USDA ensure modern and equitable service for all of our customers," said Agriculture Secreta

The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee’s amended farm bill (S. 954) would reduce direct spending by $17.8 billion

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld USDA's decision to commercialize genetically engineered alfalfa, according to the decision published today.

As both legislative chambers develop their own pieces of legislation, the 2013 farm bill continues to gain momentum on Capitol Hill.

House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security today heard testimony challenging legislation that would create a new guest worker program

After record high farm incomes in recent years, a new survey indicates that farm income growth started to slow in the first quarter of 2013

As the House Agriculture Committee gets ready to being mark-up of the 2013 Farm Bill, several of the more than 90 amendments are expected to be included in a manager’s amendment, Agri-Pulse has learned.

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 – USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today said the department is making significant progress towards achieving greater integrity in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)