The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-25
Expanding Women's Leadership in Food and Agriculture Systems
Denise O'Brien discusses the inspiring growth of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network and where to go from here. Read more
2022-08-25
What's Influencing the Way We Eat?
39 percent of adult American consumers want to eat less meat in the coming year. Read more
2022-08-24
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation under the Local Food... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Issues a Complaint Against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC and Justin Ashley Jackman for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC (Florida Wagyu) and Justin Ashley Jackman (Jackman), Clewiston, Fla., on July 13, 2022, for alleged... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Cites Farm Fresh Packers LLC in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC, Pompano Beach, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase their purchase of... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Research Facility in Lubbock Commemorates Over 20 Years of Contributions to the Livestock Industry
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held today an open house event to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy, and... Read more
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2022-08-23
What Can We Achieve by Scaling Agroecology?
In Africa, households using more advanced agroecological practices see more diversified diets, higher economic performance, and other benefits. Read more
2022-08-22
USDA Announces Pistachios Continuance Referendum Dates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that pistachio producers in three states will vote Oct. 31 through Nov. 18, 2022, on whether to continue their federal marketing order.... Read more
2022-08-22
USDA Withdraws Proposal on Amendments to the California Almond Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has withdrawn a proposed rule to amend administrative requirements in the marketing order for California almonds that would have modified existing authorities for... Read more
2022-08-22
Are Small Mammals a More Sustainable Source of Protein?
Chefs, farmers, and sustainability advocates weigh in on whether rodents and other small mammals provide a sustainable protein source. Read more
2022-08-20
Wellfare Gives Food Assistance Programs a Modern Makeover
A new monthly subscription box is helping feed 700 families across two NYC neighborhoods. Read more