A USDA report finds that the US’s largest 1,750 dairy farms supply more than 50 percent of the country’s milk.

After weeks of delay, the 2012 Farm Bill is moving through the legislative process again.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says a shift in the way poultry inspections are carried out will save money for the industry and government while improving food safety.

Food industry groups are putting their support behind proposed legislation that would allow heavier trucks on the nation’s Interstate Highway System.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is applauding the recent signing of the “Beyond The Border” initiative, a trade agreement between the US and Canada.

USDA has introduced a free online tool designed to help US producers of all sizes achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), harmonized standards and certification.

Dairy processors have gained the support of the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste in the industry’s efforts to deregulate the federal milk marketing program.

FSMA's effectiveness is questioned. President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) nearly a year ago, but whether the new law will be fully implemented anytime soon remains an open question.