The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-07
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its... Read more
2024-08-06
Pre- Solicitation Call for Section 32 purchase of Fresh Apples
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to conduct a Pre-Solicitation Call for Fresh Apples under the Authority of Section 32. Read more
2024-08-06
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education. Read more
2024-08-06
USDA Forest Service announces $25M funding opportunity to reduce wildfire risk, support local businesses
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create... Read more
2024-08-06
Making an Impact: HEP/CAMP Intern Yasmin Miranda-Mandujano
Yasmin Miranda-Mandujano is one of 14 students chosen for an internship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency Program/College Assistance Migrant Program (HEP/CAMP).... Read more
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2024-08-05
Amended, Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Various Dairy and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Dairy and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-08-05
ARS Scientists Discover Strategically Applied Livestock Grazing Can Benefit Sagebrush Communities
While a cow grazing in a field isn’t typically remarkable, United States Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing... Read more
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2024-08-05
CUFI: Urban Farming Revolution in Chennai
Explore CUFI's impact in Chennai: rooftop gardens, community health benefits, and empowerment through sustainable urban farming initiatives. Read more
2024-08-05
USDA Announces Additional RAPP Funding to Expand, Diversify Export Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make an additional $300 million available through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to help grow export markets for American farm and food products... Read more
2024-08-03
U.S. Department of Agriculture Holds a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of a New Laboratory Building in Texas
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS),
Grassland, Soil, and Water Research Laboratory, today held a dedication and ribbon cutting for the opening of a newly renovated laboratory building... Read more
2024-08-02
USDA Redistricts and Reapportions South Texas Onion Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. This action consolidates the geographic districts under the marketing order from two... Read more
2024-08-02
USDA Research Center in Stuttgart Commemorates 25 Years of Contributions to the Rice Industry
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC) held an open house today to commemorate 25 years of research accomplishments and scientific... Read more
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