The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-02
USDA Announces United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s Board of Directors. All four appointees will serve three-year... Read more
2022-11-02
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The reappointed and... Read more
2022-11-02
Irish farmers told to house flocks due to bird flu
The move follows detections of the bird flu in captive and wild birds. Read more
2022-11-01
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Florida for more than $11.4 million to increase their... Read more
2022-11-01
USDA Extends Regional Food Business Centers Application Deadline to Dec. 15; Provides Details of Extension
On Oct. 31, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for the Request for Applications (RFA) for funding for
Regional Food Business Centers to
Dec. 15, 2022. USDA also... Read more
2022-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of seven members to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed are two producer members, two producer alternates, one importer member and one... Read more
2022-10-30
The state aiming to become India’s palm oil hub
The Telangana state government is investing heavily in the crop, but experts remain sceptical. Read more
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2022-10-29
Solar farms 'vital' part of renewable energy mix
The pros and cons of putting solar panels on farmland in the wake of rising food and energy bills. Read more
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2022-10-28
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Dried Fruit (Section 32)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Fruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2022-10-27
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be... Read more
2022-10-27
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Chickasaw Nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Chickasaw Nation under the Local Food Purchase... Read more
2022-10-26
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with California for more than $23 million to increase their... Read more