The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-28
USDA Releases Updated Guideline to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or... Read more
2024-08-28
USDA Thinks Outside the Box at Inaugural Innovation Event
How can the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) build on innovation to better support sustainable American agriculture? Tackling that complex question was the driving force behind our inaugural USDA... Read more
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2024-08-28
Unlocking a Workforce Superpower: L'Tonya Davis Reveals How Innovation Through Inclusion Drives Success at VBA Symposium
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is advancing its leadership in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) across the federal sector. On August 22, 2024, L'Tonya Davis, USDA’s... Read more
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2024-08-27
Global Obesity Rates and the Rise of Fad Diets
The Gaples Institute emphasizes nutrition in medical education to combat obesity and promote healthier dietary practices. Read more
2024-08-27
CAPAL Intern Driven to Change Food Insecurity
Nichole Espineli is studying for her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her determination, borne from her personal experience with food insecurity, led her to a U.S.... Read more
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2024-08-26
Seeds for Resilience Boosts Genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Discover how Seeds for Resilience is transforming genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping farmers thrive and preserving vital crop diversity. Read more
2024-08-26
Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation
Last month I attended the Northeast Regional Equity Convening hosted by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on July 18, 2024. This was a unique opportunity to interact with fresh... Read more
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2024-08-23
26 Organizations Helping Kids Understand Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, cooking, and more. Read more
2024-08-23
Dr. Jennie L. Stephens: Advocating for Heirs’ Property and the Future of Family Land
For nearly 20 years, Dr. Jennie L. Stephens has been a champion in breaking down barriers so that families can build generational wealth and grow working landscapes with their inherited property.... Read more
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2024-08-22
Can GM crops promise food security?
A new "gene revolution" is being heralded as a cure-all for a growing global appetite as food systems are decimated by extreme weather. Read more
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2024-08-22
How Farmers Are Nourishing and Healing the Planet
In his new book, Roger Thurow shows how farmers are finding success by turning to regenerative practices. Read more