The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-03
Cooking Meat: Is It Done Yet?
A meal preparation study (PDF, 1.3 MB) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that only 55% of people use a food thermometer to verify if... Read more
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2022-09-30
We All Must Be Citizen Eaters
The White House's historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health represents an important step, but there's still much work to be done. Read more
2022-09-30
Moving from a Mindset of Ownership to One of Stewardship
A guaranteed market for their hogs means that farmers don't need to 'get big or get out,' allowing them to embrace their responsibility to the land. Read more
2022-09-29
Inspiring the Next Generation on Sankofa Farms
This Agricultural Academy is helping young Black students connect more deeply with the food system while equipping them with career readiness skills. Read more
2022-09-29
The quest for CGIAR innovations to reduce food system carbon footprints on a global scale
Seeking big ideas for sustainability. Read more
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2022-09-29
El USDA ayuda a los agricultores, ganaderos y comunidades afectadas por el huracán Fiona
- El Secretario de Agricultura, Tom Vilsack, ha ordenado al Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) que ayude en los esfuerzos de recuperación de los agricultores, ganaderos y... Read more
2022-09-29
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Fiona
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Fiona. USDA staff in... Read more
2022-09-29
Dr. Mireya Loza: Farmworker Historian Shaping the Future of Ag Industry Equity
As an undergraduate student, Dr. Mireya Loza, Associate Professor of History at Georgetown University, wrote a paper about her Uncle Juan, a guest worker from Mexico who worked in the fields in... Read more
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2022-09-28
New Accelerator Focuses on Oceans, Food, and Finance
A new network will support food-related business solutions to accelerate impact towards the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
2022-09-28
The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: What it Means to Me
It’s an exciting day in the country as we kickoff the second, historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. It’s been more than 50 years since the last conference, which produced... Read more
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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