The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-29
The quest for CGIAR innovations to reduce food system carbon footprints on a global scale
Seeking big ideas for sustainability. Read more
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2022-09-28
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Panola Livestock Enterprise Inc., dba Panola Livestock Company Inc. and Randall Lowery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Panola Livestock Enterprise Inc., doing business as Panola Livestock Company Inc. (Panola) and Randall Lowery... Read more
2022-09-27
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Tennessee under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-09-27
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Re-Opens Nomination Process for Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is re-opening the nomination period for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The... Read more
2022-09-27
No end in sight yet for the global food price crisis
Continuing fallout from the the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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2022-09-26
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Mississippi
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Mississippi under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-09-26
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Reminds Buyers of Responsibilities for Preserving PACA Trust Rights in Electronic Invoicing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reminding buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables subject to the Perishable Agricultural... Read more
2022-09-23
Modeling the optimal energy solutions for irrigation in Ethiopia
The best places for grid-based, solar, and diesel powered equipment. Read more
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2022-09-22
Update on USDA’s Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to create a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program (library) to... Read more
2022-09-21
New York Mart Group Inc. in New York Satisfies Terms of Consent Decision and Order Involving Alleged PACA Violations
In a complaint filed on Sept. 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged that New York Mart Group Inc. (NYMG), Long Island City, N.Y., failed to make full payment promptly in the... Read more
2022-09-20
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Wyoming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Wyoming for more than $325,000 to increase their purchase of... Read more
2022-09-19
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Arkansas under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more