The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-27
How the extraction of horse blood is sparking controversy in Iceland
The practice of extracting mares' blood has been around since the late 1970s, but not many Icelandic knew about the practice until now Read more
animal welfare animals agriculture
2022-10-27
Spanish cider sparkles thanks to 500 varieties of apples
In the Asturias region, producers combine innovation and tradition to make different types of cider such as sparkling, natural, organic or even ice cider. Read more
tradition alcohol spain agriculture
2022-10-26
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with California for more than $23 million to increase their... Read more
2022-10-26
‘Our food systems are broken’: Can COP27 help fix agriculture?
For the first time at the UN climate conference, a food pavilion will help put agroecology and other solutions on the agenda. Read more
cop27 food waste farmers agriculture food security food crisis
2022-10-25
USDA to Host Webinar on Proposed Rule to Promote Market Competition & Integrity; Submit Questions in Advance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is hosting a webinar to provide information regarding a proposed rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act of 1921 aimed at... Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Issues Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendments to California Walnut Marketing Order
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision on proposed amendments to federal marketing order No.984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Illinois
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Illinois under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-10-25
Genome Sequencing of Moxarella bovis Open Doors for New Interventions Against ‘Pinkeye’ in Cattle
Scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or genotypes of
Moraxella bovis (
M. bovis), a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. This finding helps scientists understand... Read more
pinkeye in cattle moxarella bovis m. bovis strains bovine infectious keratoconjunctivitis eye infections in cattle emily wynn mike clawson u.s. meat animal research center
2022-10-25
Genome Sequencing of Moraxella bovis Open Doors for New Interventions Against ‘Pinkeye’ in Cattle
Scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or genotypes of
Moraxella bovis (
M. bovis), a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. This finding helps scientists understand... Read more
pinkeye in cattle moraxella bovis m. bovis strains bovine infectious keratoconjunctivitis eye infections in cattle emily wynn mike clawson u.s. meat animal research center
2022-10-24
USDA Announces Regional Networks for New Transition to Organic Partnership Program
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six regions across the United States for the Organic Transition Initiative, Transition to... Read more
2022-10-23
Sheep and goats parade cross Madrid in echo of past practice
Visitors to the Spanish capital were in for a surprise on Sunday as hundreds of sheep and goats were herded through the city to honour a tradition as old as time. Read more
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2022-10-20
USDA Signs Cooperative Agreements with New York to Promote Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Producers, Expand Local Foods in School Meals
Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt joined New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard... Read more