The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-11
USDA Signs Cooperative Agreements with North Carolina to Promote Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Producers, Expand Local Foods in School Meals
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mae Wu was joined by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Agriculture &... Read more
2022-10-11
NZ proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions
The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing. Read more
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2022-10-11
Children 'roll up their sleeves' at Farmwise Devon
Schoolchildren meet members of the farming community to learn about where food comes from. Read more
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2022-10-09
Welsh lamb exported to US for first time in decades
The United States banned British lamb imports in 1989, after the first outbreaks of BSE. Read more
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2022-10-07
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in New Jersey and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2022-10-06
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Rhode Island
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Rhode Island for more than $500,000 to increase their... Read more
2022-10-05
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Inc. (Nacogdoches) of Nacogdoches, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2022, for alleged violations... Read more
2022-10-05
USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Nichols Cattle Co. LLC, Nichols Management Co. LLC, Donald H. Nichols and Jane A. Nichols 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 Nichols Cattle Co. LLC, (NCC), Nichols Management Co. LLC (NMC), Donald H. Nichols... Read more
2022-10-05
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Nebraska under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-10-05
Dry weather sees vertical farm produce demand soar
Joe Pilade runs a vertical farm in Evesham and says it is more reliable than traditional farming. Read more
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2022-10-05
New rules on reducing river pollution delayed
Farming unions called the regulations "draconian" and "punitive" and welcomed proposed changes. Read more
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2022-10-04
USDA Announces the 15 Organizations that will Administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking an important step forward in furthering its commitment to farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers by recognizing their essential... Read more