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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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Department of Agriculture confirmed three more New World screwworm cases on Monday, bringing the total to five.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in the umbilical area of a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, more than 60 miles from the northern Mexico border.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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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