The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-14
USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, which promotes traditional food ways,... Read more
2022-11-14
Tribal Food Sovereignty a Focus of NAFDPIR Conference
When you recognize the food on your plate, you recall memories of sharing meals with loved ones. Read more
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2022-11-12
USDA Highlights AIM for Climate Accomplishments, Announces 2023 Plans
At the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) this week, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted key accomplishments of the Agriculture Innovation... Read more
2022-11-12
Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Climate Initiatives and Investments at COP27
At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initiatives and investments in... Read more
2022-11-11
USDA Announces Temporary and Emergency Grain Storage Options for U.S. Warehouse Act Licensees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is authorizing agricultural commodity warehouses licensed under the United States Warehouse Act (USWA) (7 U.S.C. 241 et... Read more
2022-11-11
USDA Issues Award of Designations and Designation Amendments to Class X or Class Y Weighing Services Under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA)
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing designation awards of Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc. (Amarillo); J.W. Barton Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (Barton); Cairo Grain Inspection... Read more
2022-11-10
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana under the Local Food... Read more
2022-11-10
USDA Awards $22.9 Million to Support Dairy Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $22.9 million in awards to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. The... Read more
2022-11-10
USDA Responds to Comments on Proposed Changes to Mycotoxin Test Kit Criteria
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2022, responding to comments on proposed changes to mycotoxin... Read more
2022-11-10
Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to virtually attend the third public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for... Read more
2022-11-10
USDA Invests $50 Million for Schools & Food Industry to Work Together to Strengthen School Meals
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food... Read more
2022-11-10
Thank a Farmer this Harvest Season
As we wrap up the harvest season and slide into the holiday season, let's take a moment to thank farmers for our favorite holiday commodities. We also thank farmers for completing their Census of... Read more
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