The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-31
USDA Cites Cantero Produce Corp. in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Cantero Produce Corp., Panama City, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Announces $33.5 Million in Grant Awards to Expand Local and Regional Food Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $33.5 million for 113 grant projects in 43 states and territories to expand and strengthen local and... Read more
2024-10-31
ARS Hosts 30th Anniversary Ceremony for USDA George E. Brown, Jr. Salinity Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 30th anniversary ceremony of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
George E. Brown, Jr., Salinity Laboratory... Read more
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more
2024-10-30
Zambian ecopreneur builds incubators from waste material
Christopher Trapence, a Zambian entrepreneur dedicated to supporting local farmers, designed an egg incubator using recycled materials. He has since trained over 100 farmers to create their own... Read more
technology zambia
2024-10-30
20 Cookbooks Highlighting Global Culinary Traditions
Food Tank is highlighting 20 cookbooks that showcase diverse culinary voices and feature delicious recipes as well as the stories, traditions, and adaptations that inspire them. Read more
2024-10-29
USDA’s Agricultural Research Technology Center Breaks Ground in Davis, CA
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for new digs as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground today for a modernized facility to... Read more
2024-10-29
War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years
Mines and explosives have become one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian farmers. With huge swathes of fertile land being heavily contaminated, what does this mean for the world's dinner plates? Read more
business ukraine
2024-10-29
Toxic harvest: The silent crisis among India's farmers
In India's Punjab state, where fields sustain families, pesticides are poisoning locals. Farmers and their families face chronic health problems, and lack of access to medical care. Read more
health india
2024-10-28
USDA Announces Appointments to National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of one producer and one expert in finance and management to each serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement... Read more
2024-10-28
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, Maryland and Nebraska from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-10-28
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Austin W. Lambrich for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Austin Lambrich of Geff, Ill., on June 5, 2024, for violations of the Packers and... Read more