The Latest Breaking News from the US Department of Agriculture

Frozen Vegetables vs. Fresh: Which One Is Actually More Nutritious?

Fresh vegetables have a healthy reputation, but the produce aisle is not automatically more nutritious than the freezer section. Frozen vegetables can retain many of the same vitamins and minerals as fresh produce, and certain frozen options may retain more of some nutrients than fresh vegetables stored for several days.…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 6

Federal government to spend $30 million to ‘fertility control’ wild horse populations out West

Horses in Nevada have struggled for resources due to overpopulation during drought conditions

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Vermont farmer grows family dairy into a 550-acre conservation program

The Choiniere family farm in northern Vermont has grown from a small dairy started with 14 cows on 100 acres into a much larger operation while placing greater attention on the land around it. Today, the farm is part of a 550-acre dairy operation where conservation work focuses on soil,…

The Times of India · Sep 21

Canada recalls Briine Pacific Tide sparkling water in Alberta after 355ml cans begin bulging: Check two affected codes

The Government of Canada has recalled Briine Pacific Tide Sparkling Spring Waterin Alberta after some355 ml canswere found to be bulging. The recall has been issued due tonon-harmful microbial contamination (quality or spoilage). Consumers and retailers have been advised not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product and…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Alabama HOA sparks backlash after voting to euthanize hundreds of federally protected geese

While Canada geese are federally protected, they can be culled with a permit from the US Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK · Jun 16

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

AAP · Jun 8

A parasite that devours living flesh is spreading in Texas—and officials are racing to stop it

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s cattle industry

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency move

Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the southern end of Panama.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

The Independent UK · May 18

USDA Recalls Chicken Sold in 7 States Over Possible Listeria Contamination

The US Department of Agriculture announced a recall of thousands of pounds of chicken products from a Georgia-based company after finding potential listeria contamination.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19