USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.
Markets
USDA Forms Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers.
Executive Outlook
USDA Invests $250 Million to Support American-Made Fertilizer to Give U.S. Farmers More Choices
USDA will launch a public inquiry seeking information regarding seeds and agricultural inputs, fertilizer, and retail markets.
Executive Outlook
USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
USDA plans to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with the agricultural community.
Americas
USDA: Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement
Steps show that China is moving in the right direction to implement the Phase One agreement, said U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.
Latest News
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Meet the AgriBusiness Global Visionary Leaders for 2025 (Part 4)
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Agrochemicals
Syngenta Q1 2025 Results: Robust Crop Protection Sales Performance Among Key Highlights
There was continued strong demand for new crop protection...