The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-27
No end in sight yet for the global food price crisis
Continuing fallout from the the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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2022-09-27
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
- “The release of the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health (PDF, 776 KB) is a defining moment for our nation. It sets us on a path to end hunger, enhance nutrition, and... Read more
2022-09-27
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer... Read more
2022-09-27
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Ian
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Ian that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the... Read more
2022-09-27
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Penny Brown Reynolds, Ph.D., has been appointed Deputy Assistant... Read more
2022-09-26
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Actions to Spur Competition, Protect Producers and Reduce Costs
Today, at a meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden will announce two new efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support fair and competitive meat and poultry... Read more
2022-09-24
Solutions to Alleviate the Infant Formula Shortage
Policy approaches that enforce antitrust laws and increase social safety net programs can help alleviate many causes of the infant formula shortage. Read more
2022-09-24
Developing Meat Alternatives Everyone Can Enjoy
Gearing up to launch their burger alternative with a focus on scale, SciFi Foods says they can't have an impact without reaching a broad audience. Read more
2022-09-23
Helping bees and crops adapt to heat stress
Plants struggle to produce nectar and pollen during heat waves, limiting the pollinating power of bees or butterflies. Researchers are finding ways for agriculture to adjust to a hotter world. Read more
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2022-09-23
Betting on Youth for the Future of Agriculture
A Salvadoran organic farm cooperative is taking steps to show youth the promise of a future in sustainable agriculture. Read more
2022-09-23
Modeling the optimal energy solutions for irrigation in Ethiopia
The best places for grid-based, solar, and diesel powered equipment. Read more
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2022-09-23
USDA Releases its Strategic Roadmap for Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Today, in support of Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce (EO 14035), Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Read more