The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-12
Thrips Show Promise in Controlling the Invasive Brazilian Peppertree in Florida
Brazilian peppertree thrips (
Pseudophilothrips ichini) showed promise as biological control agents for invasive Brazilian peppertree populations in Florida according to a
recent study published in... Read more
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2022-10-12
How India Can Plan for a Resilient National Food System
India has the will and capacity to mitigate the worst impacts of the global food crisis. Here's what needs to change. Read more
2022-10-12
President Biden Designates Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument
Today, President Biden established the 53,804-acre Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, preserving a unique era of military history, as well as... Read more
2022-10-12
USDA Food Assistance Programs at Work in Guam and CNMI
On August 14-19, my leadership team and I traveled to Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Marianna Islands (CNMI) to meet with the territories’ leadership, Superintendents and Commissioners, that... Read more
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2022-10-12
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million to Improve Health Care for Rural People in 43 States and Guam
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $110 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural... Read more
2022-10-12
USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program Helps Rural Families Close Digital Divide
Orangeburg County is a rural community in South Carolina, and like many communities across rural America, access to high-speed internet presents real barriers. Families like Lindsay’s struggled to... Read more
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2022-10-11
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
The Biden-Harris Administration today provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to continue serving nutritious meals. Today’s funding adds... Read more
2022-10-11
USDA Invests $14M to Strengthen Hispanic-serving Higher Education Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced yesterday at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ 36th Annual Conference an investment of $14 million... Read more
2022-10-11
African Swine Fever, Part 1: A Look at the Past
African swine fever (ASF) has existed for more than a century. ASF is a highly contagious, deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral pigs, devastating pork industries around the globe. ASF was... Read more
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2022-10-10
Food Tank's Fall 2022 Reading List
Food Tank is highlighting 20 new titles on food, agriculture, and the environment to read cozy up with this fall. Read more
2022-10-09
Patagonia Founder Gives Company Away to Fight Climate Crisis
Founder Yvon Chouinard and his family are giving away their outdoor clothing and gear company to help address the climate crisis. Read more
2022-10-08
H3irloom Food Group Educates to Honor Black Food Culture
Chefs David and Tonya Thomas are honoring the roots of Black food culture through sustainability and education. Read more