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As shown by the recent ransomware attack on meatpacker JBS SA, agricultural businesses are not exempt from cybercrime.

As drought conditions in the West are continuing to expand, hotter temperatures aren’t helping things. Heat that started building over the weekend is not good news for areas already dealing with that drought.

A federal judge announced Friday a decision to halt payments in a USDA loan forgiveness program designed to help farmers of color. USDA has until Friday to respond to the court’s temporary restraining order.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 10% of the contiguous U.S. is now under an “exceptional drought,” which is the highest the rate has been since 2011.

A 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies is coming to a temporary close as the U.S. and European Union have agreed to a truce, and it could spill over into a positive move for certain U.S. agricultural goods.

As weather continues to be a factor for farmers and producers, growers across Western U.S. see the impacts of drought first-hand. Now, access to electricity could also be challenged as hydroelectric power dries up.

Law enforcement officials in Tulare County California arrested this man for allegedly stealing and reselling more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios. The goods had been repackaged into 2,000 pound sacks for resale.

While you may be used to summer’s sizzling temperatures, your team could face serious danger.

Southern Arizona’s fast-paced border community serves as one of biggest imported fresh produce distribution regions.

Starting July 1, new fruit and vegetable commodities will be tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program.