The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-10-19
USDA Proposed Change to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed change to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, the change would... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with South Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with South Carolina for more than $3.1 million to increase their... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Announces $64 Million in Grant Awards to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $64 million for 185 grant projects to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Proposes Termination of Washington Apricot Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal to terminate Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington... Read more
2022-10-19
French farmers cover crops with solar panels to battle energy crisis
In the midst of the energy crisis gripping France, this farmer is using his land in innovative ways to produce electricity. Read more
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2022-10-18
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Oregon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Oregon under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-10-14
Vladimir Putin proposes 'gas hub' plan to Turkey's Erdogan
The Turkish president said his government would quickly start working on plans for the project — despite facing criticism from fellow NATO members over his relations with Russia. Read more
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2022-10-14
From bananas to papayas: The story of Spain’s subtropical fruit
When you think of sun-kissed subtropical fruit, you might picture bananas growing in South America or mangoes being harvested in India, but did you know that one European country is also producing... Read more
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2022-10-13
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian... Read more
2022-10-13
Amid other crises, we must not forget global hunger
After decades of global hunger reduction, progress has nearly come to a halt. Reflecting on other global challenges, Harrison Mwilima hopes that those who are facing food shortages are not forgotten. Read more
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