The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-26
Biden-Harris Administration invests $65M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clean water, roads, trails improvement
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $65 million of investments to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service improve water quality, roads, trails and fish habitat... Read more
2022-08-25
Covid woodland memorial plans scaled back
The scheme to plant 60,000 trees sparked fears valuable farmland could be lost. Read more
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2022-08-25
Potatoes 'half the size of usual' amid drought
Farmer Andrew Mitchell says even rain at this point may cause his produce more harm than good. Read more
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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
2022-08-25
Fun, Food, and Fitness for Healthy Families
Whether you are a family of two or a multigenerational household, nutrition and physical activity can help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Healthy food choices and regular exercise help kids of... Read more
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2022-08-24
Farm evictions 'heartbreaking' say tenants
Eleven households are facing eviction after new landlords Cranswick Country Foods took ownership. Read more
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2022-08-24
Vaulted rooms and frescoes: Rural estate found in Israel
Gold, wineries and sunken cities: An agricultural estate In Israel from the early Islamic period joins the list of recent archaeological finds. Read more
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2022-08-24
Text reminders encourage more women to seek family planning services: Evidence from a randomized control trial in Mozambique
Benefits of a "nudge" approach. Read more
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2022-08-24
Colorado’s Agencies Create Recipe Frameworks for Communities through the Healthy Corner Store Partnership
Small community-based stores, such as corner stores, are convenient places to shop for simple food items. However, smaller stores often have limited inventory – especially for nutritious options.... Read more
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2022-08-24
Dr. E. Eubanks: A People Person Helping the Peoples Department Build Equity
The youngest of ten children, Gina Elaine Eubanks grew up in rural Clinton, Louisiana, participating in 4-H. Her 35-year career in higher education brought her back to her native state, where she... Read more
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2022-08-24
USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure (PDF, 541 KB) to combat climate change across rural... Read more