After years of running more than 200,000 tests annually, planning documents in 2023 show the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service made changes that amounted to at least 54,000 fewer lab tests ...

USDA’s September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) produced a bit of a surprise with the agency raising their national corn yield estimate. USDA left the soybean yield ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. USDA loans make getting a mortgage more affordable and accessible for home buyers in eligible rural and suburban areas. Backed by ...

A recent USDA study found the majority of agricultural land near solar and wind farms remains in agricultural use, despite the expansion of renewable energy projects. This finding challenges ...

USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so they don't require a down payment or private mortgage insurance. That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers ...

Ohio's exceptionally dry and hot summer has drawn the federal government's attention. The USDA Farm Service Agency declared 22 Ohio counties natural disaster areas Tuesday due to the state's ...

The USDA’s Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, better known as FDPIR, serves as an alternative to food stamps for eligible families living in tribal communities. Instead of ...

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made a seemingly straightforward logistical shift to the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), which provides USDA foods ...

But if you earn a relatively low income, you may qualify for a USDA loan — sometimes called a rural housing loan. This is a type of government-backed mortgage loan available for people who earn ...

If you’re looking to dramatically change a room but don’t want to spend a lot of money, time, or even be especially committed to the results, consider removable wallpaper — specifically the ...

French-Colombian designer Haider Ackermann will make his debut at Tom Ford for A/W 2025, replacing Peter Hawkings, who left the brand earlier this year ...

Captain Glenn Shephard has been a familiar face throughout all four seasons of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, where he has commanded Parsifal III. From dealing with the yacht's unpredictable challenges ...