USDA faces lawsuit challenging state SNAP waivers

The consumers behind the lawsuit claim that the food restrictions in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.
AgWeb

What You Need to Know: USDA’s March 2026 Crop Production and WASDE Numbers

USDA’s March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates risks getting lost in the mix as the escalating war with Iran feeds volatility across markets, including grains. Traders are also looking ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune

Lawsuit challenges USDA rule change that could impact public input on Tahoe’s national forests

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.- Legal proceedings are challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new rule that modifies how it ...
Federal News Network

USDA to sell part of headquarters complex amid broader plan to relocate DC-based employees

Secretary Brooke Rollins said more than 70% of seats in the South Building remain unoccupied on any given day and the building has fallen into disrepair.
Agweek

USDA bridge payments move quickly as billions already sent to farmers

The program, intended to help farmers facing tight margins and weak commodity prices for the 2025 crop year, has drawn strong early participation from producers across the Midwest.

USDA credits Trump trade deals as agricultural deficit shrinks, farm sector gains ground

The USDA reports a drop in the agricultural trade deficit from $43.7 billion to $29 billion in 2026. Officials credit ...
The Daily Yonder on MSN

USDA staff cuts could hinder rollout of new regenerative ag initiative

Last December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new ...