The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-12
USDA Establishes Free and Restricted Percentages of Tart Cherries for the 2023-24 Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the free and restricted percentages of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin that... Read more
2024-08-12
USDA Partners with Vermont to Award $1 Million For Equipment Projects to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that USDA and Vermont are offering approximately $1 million in equipment-only grants through the... Read more
2024-08-12
European Green Deal faces bumpy ride
For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But funding to help soften the impact of the green transition is... Read more
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2024-08-12
Identifying Key Entry Points for Food System Change
Researchers show how global food system trends are impacting nutrition security in low and middle-income countries. Read more
2024-08-11
Scottish farmers cultivating algae to tackle climate crisis
On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, farmers are transforming algae from a mere food item on some menus into a treasure that supports both climate sustainability and business opportunities. Read more
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2024-08-10
Rye the Right Crop for “Nabbing” Nitrates, Capturing Carbon and Generating Bioenergy
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop... Read more
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2024-08-09
Cookbooks Helping Eaters Cut Food Waste at Home
Cutting food waste can help us be 'mindful of the food that’s on our plates and honor all of the energy and time put into it,” says chef Haile Thomas. 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
New crops – food production and climate change
In many places, the weather is turning drier, hotter and more unpredictable, impacting which crop plants flourish. So what will we grow in the future? In Germany, agricultural scientists are... Read more
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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
2024-08-05
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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