The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a... Read more
2024-10-22
New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched
“Our hope is that as we bring more organizations into this work, that we’ll be able to accelerate progress towards this benchmark.” Read more
2024-10-22
Continuing Service: A Veteran Turns to Agriculture to Help Others
Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service... Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA Announces Department-wide Effort to Support Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Connectivity
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary... Read more
2024-10-21
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Florida Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in Florida recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental... Read more
2024-10-18
Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Huge Population Loss
“It is in our and future generations’ best interest to be advocates for the health of our rivers, lakes, and streams.” Read more
2024-10-18
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Historic Clean Energy Commitment to Lowering Costs and Creating Jobs for People in Pennsylvania and 38 States, Guam and Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced during a visit to Pennsylvania that USDA is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean... Read more
2024-10-18
USDA Invests $46M in Efforts to Address Food and Nutrition Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in projects aimed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities, as well as... Read more
2024-10-17
School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Kids, Communities
“When we support the people who grow the food for the schools, it’s the biggest gift that we can give the next generation.' - Chef Alice Waters Read more
2024-10-17
USDA Highlights Success of Historic Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding opportunity that expands markets for... Read more
2024-10-17
Biden-Harris Administration Connects People, Farms and Businesses to Reliable High-Speed Internet in the Dakotas and Eight States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced nearly $173 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers and business owners in the... Read more
2024-10-16
California Bans 'Sell By' Dates to Reduce Food Waste
Find out how California's latest move could reshape food labeling practices and inspire national change in the fight against food waste. Read more