Tag: Agriculture Department

What Drives the Price of Wheat, Beyond War in Ukraine

The price of wheat has tumbled from its peak after Russia invaded Ukraine, but experts say one of…

Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture

DULLES, Va. — As a throng of travelers at Dulles International Airport elbowed their way to the baggage…

Avian Flu Spread in the US Worries Poultry Industry

The 2014-15 outbreak is considered the most destructive in the nation’s history. It sent poultry and egg prices…

Black Farmers Fear Foreclosure as Debt Relief Remains Frozen

The legal limbo has created new and unexpected financial strains for Black farmers, many of whom have been…

U.S. Temporarily Bans Avocados From Mexico, Citing Threat

Whether smeared on toast, added to a salad or topping a burrito, the avocado has become a staple…