The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-10-26
Join Food Tank at this Year's U.N. Climate Change Conference
Check out Food Tank's agenda at COP27 and follow along as we bring together changemakers from across food and agriculture systems. Read more
2022-10-26
USDA Invests $14.2 Million in 52 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act... Read more
2022-10-26
Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission
Representatives from 32 agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 -... Read more
2022-10-26
Solar: It’s a “Big Dill” for Real Pickles Cooperative
As USDA Rural Development (RD) highlights National Cooperative Month, one worker owned co-op in Massachusetts stands out as a model for sustainability, collaboration, and local food system resiliency.... Read more
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2022-10-25
USDA to Host Webinar on Proposed Rule to Promote Market Competition & Integrity; Submit Questions in Advance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is hosting a webinar to provide information regarding a proposed rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act of 1921 aimed at... Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Issues Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendments to California Walnut Marketing Order
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision on proposed amendments to federal marketing order No.984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Illinois
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Illinois under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-10-25
Genome Sequencing of Moxarella bovis Open Doors for New Interventions Against ‘Pinkeye’ in Cattle
Scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or genotypes of
Moraxella bovis (
M. bovis), a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. This finding helps scientists understand... Read more
pinkeye in cattle moxarella bovis m. bovis strains bovine infectious keratoconjunctivitis eye infections in cattle emily wynn mike clawson u.s. meat animal research center
2022-10-25
Genome Sequencing of Moraxella bovis Open Doors for New Interventions Against ‘Pinkeye’ in Cattle
Scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or genotypes of
Moraxella bovis (
M. bovis), a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. This finding helps scientists understand... Read more
pinkeye in cattle moraxella bovis m. bovis strains bovine infectious keratoconjunctivitis eye infections in cattle emily wynn mike clawson u.s. meat animal research center
2022-10-25
Climate Agreement to Cut Emissions through Diet and Farming
A climate agreement from the Carbon Food Coalition proposes to reduce GHG emissions by reforming global food systems. Read more
2022-10-24
USDA Announces Regional Networks for New Transition to Organic Partnership Program
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six regions across the United States for the Organic Transition Initiative, Transition to... Read more