The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-12
USDA Commemorates 100 Years of Contributions to the Grape Industry
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2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Marchella of NY Inc. in New York for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. in Georgia for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).... Read more
2024-09-11
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn
Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades. Read more
2024-09-10
USDA Announces October Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will meet in-person and virtually Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET and Oct.... Read more
2024-09-10
USDA and the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Make Available $3.32 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Subawards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Appalachia Regional Food Business Center (ARFBC) today announced the availability of $3.32 million in Business Builder subawards to support food and farm... Read more
2024-09-10
Not just CO2: what are the greenhouse gases driving global warming?
Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to tackle. Read more
2024-09-06
USDA to Break Ground on New Plant Research Facility on NC State University Campus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate... Read more
2024-09-06
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. Read more
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-09-05
Scientists Spice Up Their Mosquito Weaponry with Mustard
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have shown that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, which start their lives in stagnant water before emerging... Read more
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