USDA launches ‘One Farmer, One File’ initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new initiative—One Farmer, One File—that creates a single, streamlined digital record [...]
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03, 2026
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01, 2026
Benavidez to serve as USDA chief economist
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texan was appointed to serve as chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
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09, 2025
HPAI detections slow, but fall migration increases risks
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Since February 2022, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has affected nearly 175 million poultry [...]
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07, 2025
USDA bird flu strategy shows success, egg prices decrease
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), [...]
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10, 2024
Texas universities receive CWD funding from APHIS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Two Texas universities are among the groups that received funding from the U.S. Department of [...]
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08, 2023
Texas rice conditions vary in quality, yields
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This year’s weather conditions have led to varied yields and quality for Texas rice farmers, [...]
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06, 2023
HPAI cases lower, strict precautions continue
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist There have been fewer cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the country this [...]
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03, 2017
U.S. approves three types of genetically engineered potatoes
Three types of potatoes genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine are safe for the [...]
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02, 2017
USDA releases 10-year projections
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Demand for American agricultural products both at home and abroad will remain strong over the [...]
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01, 2016
USDA announces major staff changes
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden is leaving USDA at the end of February, and USDA APHIS chief veterinarian John Clifford [...]