For the first time, a Texan will be leading the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs federal nutrition programs like ...

USDA loans cater to prospective homeowners looking for a country lifestyle. It is the only government-backed loan that seeks to develop safe rural communities for families of modest means.

RHS loans allow low-to-moderate-income borrowers to purchase rural properties with zero money down and lower mortgage ...

The White House said its January 27 proposal to freeze federal loans and grants would not affect ... were not receiving expected payments from USDA conservation programs. "Having USDA delayed ...

brings her own set of qualifications to USDA secretary role, including a law degree and a background in agricultural development from Texas A&M University. This leadership team at USDA will be ...

A major food safety alert has been issued following the recall of thousands of pounds of sausage products manufactured in Texas. The recall stems from reports of contamination involving foreign ...

USDA funding remains frozen despite a rescinded order, leaving farmers and conservation programs in financial limbo with no ...

After the year's first "fake spring," which saw temperatures climb into the high 80s — including Dallas-Fort Worth tying a 114-year-old record at 84°F on Feb. 3 — parts of Texas can expect ...

After the year's first "fake spring," which saw temperatures climb into the high 80s — including Dallas-Fort Worth tying a 114-year-old record at 84°F on Feb. 3 — parts of Texas can expect freezing ...