The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-18
Driving food and climate solutions in NYC, Kigali, and Baku.
The coming months can make a huge impact on global food systems. Food Tank's Climate Week programming begins on Monday, Sept. 23. Read more
2024-09-18
Explore Food Tank's Fall 2024 Reading Recommendations
A fall reading list featuring books that dive into food systems, labor struggles, and sustainable solutions for today’s eaters. Read more
2024-09-15
This Swedish vertical farm grows vegetables inside of supermarket
This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil. Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Announces 2023 Awardees of 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program, Accepting Applications for 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced its 2023 awardees for the
1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program and is now accepting applications for the... Read more
2024-09-13
Von der Leyen moots market-based system to avert ecosystem collapse
The European Commission is considering a market-based system to encourage farmers and industry to conserve nature and restore lost biodiversity by putting a price on ecosystems. Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Commemorates 100 Years of Contributions to the Grape Industry
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Nirav Shah, (331) 313-7665 Read more
2024-09-11
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn
Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades. Read more
2024-09-10
Not just CO2: what are the greenhouse gases driving global warming?
Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to tackle. Read more
2024-09-06
USDA to Break Ground on New Plant Research Facility on NC State University Campus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate... Read more
2024-09-06
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. Read more
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more