The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-08-24
USDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority Serving Institutions that Create Career Development Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today up to $550 million in funding to support projects that enable underserved producers to access land, capital, and markets, and train the... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Issues a Complaint Against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC and Justin Ashley Jackman for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC (Florida Wagyu) and Justin Ashley Jackman (Jackman), Clewiston, Fla., on July 13, 2022, for alleged... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Cites Farm Fresh Packers LLC in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC, Pompano Beach, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase their purchase of... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Research Facility in Lubbock Commemorates Over 20 Years of Contributions to the Livestock Industry
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held today an open house event to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy, and... Read more
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2022-08-23
What Can We Achieve by Scaling Agroecology?
In Africa, households using more advanced agroecological practices see more diversified diets, higher economic performance, and other benefits. Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S.... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Announces Appointments to Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 12 members of the newly established Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development (RCED). On April 7, 2022, USDA... Read more