Department of Agriculture

American  

noun

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

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Department of Agriculture Cultural  

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of Department of Agriculture

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture said it would open the roadless-rule reversal to public comments until Sept. 21 before making the proposal official.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The incident attracted widespread criticism after claims emerged that some of the cattle had been culled by Department of Agriculture staff in view of some members of the public in a field near Fivemiletown.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

In the Big Apple, a box of 12 eggs reached an average price of $8.47 according to a note issued by the US Department of Agriculture in February 2025.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

In 1957 the United States Department of Agriculture launched one of the most remarkable publicity campaigns in its history.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson