The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-26
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Georgia, Minnesota and New York from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2022-08-26
Europe's controversial Nutri-Score
European lawmakers need to think carefully before introducing a mandatory food-labeling system across the bloc. Nutri-Score, the current top contender, is confusing and misleading, says DW's Kate... Read more
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2022-08-25
USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grants Awarded to Bolster the Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has awarded a total of $72.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program... Read more
2022-08-25
USDA Market News Enhances Poultry Reports
Starting August 29, 2022, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will transition its poultry market reports to the
My Market News platform and implement a new report format. This is part of an... Read more
2022-08-24
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation under the Local Food... Read more
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
Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks
The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day. 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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2022-08-23
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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