Department of Agriculture

American

noun

the department of the U.S. federal government that institutes and administers all federal programs dealing with agriculture. USDA

Department of Agriculture Cultural

A department of the federal executive branch that provides services for farmers, including agricultural research, soil conservation, and efforts to regulate and stabilize the farming economy.

Etymology

Origin of Department of Agriculture

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

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When asked for comment, the Department of Agriculture pointed Salon to a recent op-ed from Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The Loughs Agency and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have been approached for comment.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Department of Agriculture to help farmers manage rising supply costs by consolidating data into a single system.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Only 30% of U.S. winter wheat is in either good or excellent condition as of the start of this week, according to the most recent weekly Crop Progress report from the Department of Agriculture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Yet drastic action was suddenly taken against them, under the end-justifies-the-means philosophy that has too long directed the control divisions of our Department of Agriculture.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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