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The first of several USDA led Regional Food Business Centers is now in business, and accepting grant applications to help small and mid-size farm and food businesses to grow. (Rod Bain and Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center)

Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center explains the concept and purpose of such centers, as well as business builder grants awarded by these entities.

The USDA recently wrapped up a successful hackathon at Colorado State University. This event, which brought together computer science and data science students around a real USDA challenge, is a prime example of the many benefits that hackathons can offer. But what exactly is a hackathon, and why...

For Savonala “Savi” Horne, every day is like Earth Day, a day celebrated on April 22 annually since 1970 as a call to mobilize millions of Americans to drive positive action for our planet. As the Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers, Land Loss Prevention Project...

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture celebrates Earth Day 2024 with communities across the nation and around the globe, we have an exciting opportunity to highlight the activities, tools and resources of the USDA International Climate Hub.

If you want to keep yourself from blowing your tax refund on a lot of stuff you don't need, there's a way to do it if you haven't filed your taxes yet. And if you have filed, save these ideas for next year. (Gary Crawford and Lauren Jones)

USDA’s Rural Development mission area goes beyond rural economic development as aspects also contribute to addressing climate issues. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan)

Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean discusses implementation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) with state and tribal entities.

The news stemming from USDA's latest look at cattle and calves in feedlots appears to be mixed. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam)

Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean explains the purpose of what is known as the WIC program, and the need to review and update food package offerings related to the latest in nutrition science.