The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-11
African Swine Fever, Part 1: A Look at the Past
African swine fever (ASF) has existed for more than a century. ASF is a highly contagious, deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral pigs, devastating pork industries around the globe. ASF was... Read more
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2022-10-10
Carbon neutral goal for stereotype challenging Moroccan engineer
For Hanane Mourchid, doing nothing about the climate simply isn’t an option. The award-winning, stereotype-challenging Moroccan engineer is driving up sustainability at state-run company OCP Group... Read more
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2022-10-10
Food Tank's Fall 2022 Reading List
Food Tank is highlighting 20 new titles on food, agriculture, and the environment to read cozy up with this fall. Read more
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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2022-10-09
Patagonia Founder Gives Company Away to Fight Climate Crisis
Founder Yvon Chouinard and his family are giving away their outdoor clothing and gear company to help address the climate crisis. Read more
2022-10-08
H3irloom Food Group Educates to Honor Black Food Culture
Chefs David and Tonya Thomas are honoring the roots of Black food culture through sustainability and education. Read more
2022-10-07
We Must Meet the Momentum Building Around the Food Movement
It's time to put in the work so everyone recognizes that access to healthy, nourishing, and affordable food is a human right. Read more
2022-10-07
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Florida Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that low-income Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Ian could be eligible for assistance from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental... Read more
2022-10-06
Telling the Stories that Don't Always 'Make it on the Map'
Dr. Ashanté Reese talks about understanding individual stories in the context of larger structures and using deep listening to guide her research. Read more
2022-10-06
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Andy Berke as Rural Utilities Service Administrator
Andy Berke was appointed today by President Biden to serve as Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 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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