A 77-square-mile area of San Diego County is under quarantine to guard against a Mexican fruit fly infestation. After a slow start to the year, U.S. pork exports to Colombia rebounded strongly in the second quarter
Oregon State University researchers have identified hemp compounds that show an ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
The USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has now distributed over 50 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by COVID-19.
Pesticide costs, have been on the rise since 2000. pesticide expenditures, currently account for 3.1% of total ag costs, lower than their all-time high in 1998 at 4%.