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Paw patrol: NIH accused of procuring pups from 'hideous' breeding mill
It was reported earlier this week that more than 300 beagle puppies had died of at the Virginia facility over a seven-month period.
South paws: Southern strays flood NYC dog shelters
Every weekend, scores of stray dogs from the South are imported into New York City.
US agencies scrub websites to protect Afghans left behind
The online scrubbing campaign appeared to begin late last week when it became clear that the Taliban would take over the country.
Vilsack, Biden pick for ag secretary won big in Powerball
Any way you cut it, Joe Biden looks to have picked a real winner for agriculture secretary. Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, whose name has been reported as Biden's likely...
Oregon mink farm, staff infected in COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 has found its way to an Oregon mink farm, where both staff and animals are getting infected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA's National Veterinary Service...
Rep. James Clyburn pushing for Biden to name black Agriculture Secretary
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn -- one of Joe Biden's most important political backers -- is pushing the president-elect to name an African-American to head the Department of Agriculture. "I'm...
Road, logging restrictions to end in largest national forest
JUNEAU, Alaska — The federal government announced plans Wednesday to lift restrictions on logging and building roads in a pristine rainforest in Alaska that provides habitat for wolves, bears and...
Groups decry proposal to roll back Alaska forest protections
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to exempt the country’s largest national forest from a ban on timber harvests and road building in roadless areas, a move...
'Super-pigs': Rising populations of wild hogs worrying experts
The US wild pig population is soaring and rapidly multiplying, which experts describe as a ticking 'feral swine bomb,' according to a report on Saturday. There are roughly nine million...
Wild hog populations are soaring in what experts dub 'a feral swine bomb'
It's hog wild! The US population of wild pigs is soaring due to what experts are calling "a feral swine bomb," according to a report. There are about 9 million...
The mystery seeds from China have finally been identified
Residents in all 50 states have recently reported getting the bizarre, unsolicited seed packages, apparently being sent from China.
Man plants mystery seeds from China — here’s what happened
An Arkansas man who received one of the mysterious seed packages sent to thousands of US residents from China planted them on his property — and said the results are...
Trump announces $19B coronavirus aid for farmers
CHICAGO — President Donald Trump on Friday announced a $19 billion relief program to help U.S. farmers cope with the impact of the coronavirus, including $16 billion in direct payments...
Nearly 700K Americans lose access to food stamps under new eligibility rules
Nearly 700,000 Americans will lose their access to food stamps under new rules formalized by the Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The proposal will see a tightening...
Scientists rush for vaccine as deadly virus threatens world's pork supply
Scientists are working to develop a vaccine to help guard the world’s pork supply as a deadly virus ravages Asia’s pig herds.
Millions of Florida honey bees dead after suspected poisoning
A veteran Florida beekeeper thinks someone may have poisoned his honey bees and is offering $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of whoever’s responsible.
Schumer blasts USDA for suspending bee population research
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday blasted the US Department of Agriculture for suspending data collection of the decline of honeybees -- saying the recent decision will sting beekeepers and cost...
Department of Agriculture suspends bee population research
The US Department of Agriculture has angry beekeepers buzzing after suspending data collection on the insects’ decline. The agency blamed cost cuts, CNN reported Saturday. An annual department survey, inaugurated...
How to handle Iran showdown and other commentary
Foreign desk: How To Handle the Showdown With Iran With US-Iran tensions rising, Michael Rubin at The National Interest offers three key observations: First, history has shown that “pressure can...
Applications to grow hemp pour in to Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture received nearly 400 applications to grow or process industrial hemp in the first 24 hours after they became available. Agriculture officials said...