Interestingly, the first edition of the plant hardiness zone map was created by Arnold Arboretum at Harvard in 1927! And believe it or not, the most recent version of the USDA plant hardiness zone ...

Rollins discussed trade, deportation, ethanol at Thursday nomination hearing USDA could issue direct payments to farmers from tariff losses Rollins could not answer whether farms would be targeted ...

A newly released map from Newsweek, leveraging data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), sheds light on the extent of bird flu outbreaks in poultry flocks across the country since 2022.

"The new policy is encouraged, and has support from states and industry, but not required," USDA spokesperson Lyndsay Cole said in an email. The changes come after a pet food company, Northwest ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Vaden as deputy secretary of USDA for his upcoming administration. Vaden, who served as general counsel for USDA during Trump’s ...

According to a USDA inspection report recently obtained ... “This includes but not limited to a detailed review of all animal care protocols, staff training procedures, and facility maintenance ...

Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. If you’re buying a home in a rural area (or even a suburb), a USDA loan may be an option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers ...

The GDA and the APHIS have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a small, backyard flock in Clayton County.

Under his tenure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) restarted progress on the 100-year-delayed Packers & Stockyards Act rules meant to protect farmers from meatpacker abuses. Under President ...

To give a more accurate and more detailed forecast ... is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather ...

Construction costs in Midtown likely will jump now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated its flood zone maps, raising the required ground elevations for future construction.

Starting seeds indoors is the best option for gardeners in cooler USDA zones prone to frosts and snow. Make use of sunny windowsills or use grow lights to provide the right conditions. Those in ...