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On Thursday, the Marion, Kentucky, City Council voted unanimously to take out a loan to pay the cost of certain improvements to the citys water supply.

Local dairy farms are on high alert as an outbreak of avian flu threatens not only the poultry population but also poses a significant threat to their dairy cattle.

TikTok is trying to highlight the economic impact the app has on American small businesses, including farmers.

As part of a federal funding bill, North Dakota will be receiving over $50 million for many different agricultural purposes.

The USDA says it's time for farmers to reap the benefits of feeding America by offering grant to support farmers working to make energy efficiency improvements.

The latest outbreak of highly avian pathogenic influenza has now claimed a large layer operation owned by the nation’s largest egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods. Nearly 2 million birds will be killed at the Texas operation, the company said Tuesday.

Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.

A new USDA study of conservation practice  adoption shows relatively few major differences between farmers who own their land and those who cash-rent or share-rent their acreage.

Essential food workers are organizing to ensure that the Farm Bill is keeping up with the needs of their communities.

“U.S. food and agricultural products are recognized by South Korean consumers and importers for their reliability, their quality, and their sustainability," says Alexis Taylor, USDA.