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Food and Nutrition Service employees dedicate their professional lives to ensuring everyone in America has access to delicious, nutritious food and science-based nutrition education. As we conclude Women’s History Month, we celebrate women working to keep our 16 nutrition assistance programs running...

Sustainably Cultivating the Future USDA agencies, People’s Garden, Xerces Society, and partners are joining together for an Earth Day celebration! When April 22, 2024 11am - 3pm: USDA Agency Exhibits 1 - 3pm: People’s Garden Activities Where USDA Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW...

Pork output keeps growing, despite efforts to slow it down. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, with some key numbers from USDA's Hogs and Pigs Report.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, saying that weather often has the last word on planting plans.

USDA planting intentions report gives a boost to corn prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, talking about cotton growers' plans to boost acreage this spring.

With the end of Women’s History Month coinciding with César Chávez Day, I’ve been reflecting on my personal and professional experience and the journey that has taken me to my current role as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the Equity Commission. It is also...

The USDA's Prospective Report was not without some surprises. (Gary Crawford)

Farmworkers make up less than one percent of all U.S. wage and salary workers, but they are vital to the country’s agriculture. They labor every day in fruit orchards and dairy farms, in blazing heat and freezing cold, to ensure that families have food on their tables.