The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will reinstate thousands of workers laid off in February starting this Wednesday.

The decision follows a directive from the federal Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), which on March 5 ordered the USDA to temporarily reinstate thousands of workers who lost their jobs ...

It was unclear whether the USDA or Forest Service would actually follow the order to reinstate the employees. Remaining ...

The Trump Administration has cut two thousand workers, making it harder for the service to fight wildfires and repair storm ...

USDA and Forest Service spokespeople in Montana-based local and regional offices who haven't already been fired have stated they cannot discuss the firings. All inquiries on that topic must be ...

The order by the Merit Systems Protection Board gives USDA five days to comply with a stay on the workforce reduction.

Amid efforts by the Trump administration to purge the federal workforce, a group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington state ...

A new study using the largest network of microphones to track birds in the United States is providing crucial insights for ...

Forests are among the most important ecosystems in nature, constantly evolving, yet their monitoring is often delayed,' says an expert. Climate change, pests, and human activity are transforming ...

The USDA is the largest federal employer in Montana and oversees the U.S. Forest Service, which manages more land in Montana than any other federal agency. Hundreds of Montanans lost their ...

In the complex and interconnected world of the 21st century, systems thinking isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity for ...

Unlike the Appalachian Trail, which sits entirely on federal land, the Florida Trail crosses through “A melting pot of lands” ...