Of significant concern is how Trump administration policy shifts will affect the global supply chain.

The Secretary of Agriculture nearly alone among the appointees who has had experience in government.

U.S. cattle herd increases more than expected in 2016.

Comments about a 20% tariff on imports from Mexico are troubling to food industry executives.

Based on the current state of the American diet, one would expect the incidence of cancer to be increasing.

Suffice it to say that the partnership offered a real opportunity for American leadership among Pacific Basin nations, particularly to accomplish this with China looking on.

Food scanning is a vital part of any food marketing and production system, not just to assure safety and quality but to provide guidance for consumers.

The rapid pace of technological change experienced during the past two decades is not slowing.

The U.S.D.A. raised its 2017 projected prices for all classes of milk.

With its emphasis on prevention, the draft guidance is consistent with the F.D.A. Food Safety Modernization Act.