Brooke Rollins

Ranchers who lose animals to protected predators like wolves or bears will now get 100 percent of market value reimbursed under updated federal livestock programs — up from 75 percent.

With cattle supplies historically tight and foreign ownership rising in meatpacking, the USDA is stepping in with up to $500 million to support smaller, independent beef processors.

After John Rich helped kill a $2 billion TVA project threatening Tennessee farms, homes, and a county water supply, President Trump called him personally and offered him a seat at the USDA table.

The USDA just rolled out changes to several farm disaster programs, raising payment rates, lowering drought thresholds, and expanding who qualifies for livestock and forage assistance.

If you've ever stood in the meat aisle wondering where your chicken actually came from, the USDA's Product of USA label is meant to answer that — and ten more processors just signed on.

The EPA wants to change the rules around diesel engine deratements — those frustrating power reductions triggered by emissions system issues — in a move the agency says could save truckers and farmers billions.

A new USDA portal is giving ranchers and rural business owners a place to flag regulatory problems, part of a multi-agency effort to address enforcement concerns more quickly.

The Hermosa Critical Minerals Project in southern Arizona got the green light from the Forest Service — a $2.16 billion zinc and manganese operation expected to bring nearly 900 jobs to the area.

The USDA just announced $500 million in grants for fertilizer production projects built and operated in the U.S., part of a push to cut farmers' reliance on overseas suppliers.

Farmers who've been improving soil health and water quality may now have a clearer path to premium prices, thanks to a new USDA rule tied to biofuel production credits.