The public health risk remains low, but bird flu variants have proven to be unpredictable, which is why the virus is a top priority for the federal government.

The USDA has outlined a five-point plan for regular bulk milk testing, which ramps up or down depending on whether any infected milk is detected.

Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that, despite their best efforts, stopping the disease from infecting poultry is incredibly difficult.

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue met with Hoosier farmers discussing issues currently facing the agriculture community including trade and the coronavirus.

The federal agency's designation means agricultural producers in Fountain, Parke and Vermillion counties who suffered losses caused by excessive rain that occurred after March 1, 2019, may be eligible for emergency loans from the USDA's Farm Service Agency.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced late Saturday that the products by Fisher Packing Company in Redkey were shipped statewide. The products include smoked ham, smoked ham shanks and Canadian bacon.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young told Indiana agriculture groups today hes asking the USDA for clarity on potential federal disaster relief for farmers.

A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows 67% percent of Indiana's expected corn crop is now planted.

The USDA won't provide tariff relief payments to farmers who take insurance money instead of planting crops this year, but there are other ways the federal government could funnel relief to farmers

The USDA will use money from a continuing resolution to pay for February food assistance.