The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-02
Census of Agriculture Collects Thousands of Data Points Critical to U.S. Ag
This November, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will begin mailing the 2022 Census of Agriculture to all known ag producers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to gather information... Read more
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2022-09-01
Could solar panels provide farms with shade and added revenue?
Large-scale solar installations are becoming popular in agriculture - but getting the right mix of crop and solar is hard. Read more
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2022-09-01
Cheese, sausage, and salt from the Balearic Islands
Euronews travels to Majorca and Minorca to discover some of the specialities found on this Mediterranean archipelago where, over time, many different cultures have made their mark on the local... Read more
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2022-09-01
USDA Extends Flexibility that’s Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending a key funding flexibility in the WIC program that has allowed state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to work together to provide more... Read more
2022-08-31
Could Irish farmers be forced to kill cattle to meet climate targets?
Ireland's agriculture sector accounts for 37.5 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions and faces stringent cuts to meet climate targets. Read more
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2022-08-31
More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across the country to provide summer food buying benefits to families with children. These states and territories... Read more
2022-08-31
The Food Basket’s DA BUX Program Prioritizes Nutrition Education for Hawaiʻi’s Children
The Food Basket-Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank took its first stride in creating place-based nutrition education resources for Hawai‘i’s keiki (the Hawaiian word for children). Launched in 2021, the book... Read more
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2022-08-31
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to announce a $75 million investment by USDA in critical infrastructure improvements that will ensure... Read more
2022-08-30
Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow... Read more
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2022-08-30
For the Love of Trees, Please Check Yours for Asian Longhorned Beetle
I recently decided to go for a walk on a seasonably warm afternoon. I got out of my car at a wooded recreation area and immediately noticed how much cooler the air felt, thanks to the biggest plants... Read more
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2022-08-29
The project trying to bring back traditional cereal crops to Europe
The ‘Re-cereal' initiative not only seeks to boost biodiversity by reintroducing traditional crops, but it is also a scientific project. Institutions as well as public and private entities are... Read more
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2022-08-27
Philippines spends billions to boost crisis-hit agriculture
With climate change threatening crops, the Philippines government has made boosting agriculture one of its top priorities. But this may not be enough to avert the farming crisis. Read more
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