The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-27
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Ian
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Ian that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the... Read more
2022-09-27
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Penny Brown Reynolds, Ph.D., has been appointed Deputy Assistant... Read more
2022-09-26
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Actions to Spur Competition, Protect Producers and Reduce Costs
Today, at a meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden will announce two new efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support fair and competitive meat and poultry... Read more
2022-09-24
Solutions to Alleviate the Infant Formula Shortage
Policy approaches that enforce antitrust laws and increase social safety net programs can help alleviate many causes of the infant formula shortage. Read more
2022-09-24
Developing Meat Alternatives Everyone Can Enjoy
Gearing up to launch their burger alternative with a focus on scale, SciFi Foods says they can't have an impact without reaching a broad audience. Read more
2022-09-23
Betting on Youth for the Future of Agriculture
A Salvadoran organic farm cooperative is taking steps to show youth the promise of a future in sustainable agriculture. Read more
2022-09-23
USDA Releases its Strategic Roadmap for Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Today, in support of Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce (EO 14035), Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Read more
2022-09-23
Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $37 Million to Improve Recreational Sites and Cabins on National Forests and Grasslands
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands. These... Read more
2022-09-22
Making Butter-like Spreads Healthier
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2022-09-22
Tackling the Climate Crisis Through Artivism
Known for her role as Natalie Figueroa on Orange Is the New Black, Alysia Reiner wants to use her platform to fight for a better planet. Read more
2022-09-22
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Organic Dairy Farming
Recent research shows dairy farms focusing on grazing and organic production techniques can sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
2022-09-22
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $502 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is awarding $502 million in loans and grants (PDF, 221 KB) to provide high-speed internet access for... Read more