The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-28
Pecan Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that pecan producers and importers voted to continue the American Pecan Promotion Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-06-26
USDA Revises Pecan Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell and the U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans to reflect current industry descriptions... Read more
2024-06-26
Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light
The Germplasm Collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an Invaluable Asset for Understanding the Genetics Heritage of U.S. Livestock and Preventing the Loss of Genetic Diversity Read more
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2024-06-26
USDA and Cornell University Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a... Read more
2024-06-26
Exploring Water Solutions for a Better Future
Scientists Introduce an Online Tool for Water Managers Read more
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2024-06-25
USDA Proposes New Rule to Clarify Unfair Practices in the Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Industries
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.... Read more
2024-06-25
USDA Announces $12 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support Dairy Initiatives
-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $12 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services... Read more
2024-06-21
Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus Make Honeybees More Susceptible to Insecticides
Controlling for
Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and... Read more
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2024-06-20
USDA Proposes Revising the Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and other Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Livestock Mandatory Reporting Swine and Pork Industry Stakeholder Meeting
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will conduct a stakeholder meeting to seek feedback on current swine and pork marketing methods and the USDA AMS Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR)... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Cites Frozen Food Development Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frozen Food Development Inc., Lancaster, Pa., for failure to pay for produce. Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Bill Chase and Happy Valley Livestock LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Bill Chase and his livestock business Happy Valley Livestock LLC., Glasgow, Ky., on May 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more