The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-30
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
“There’s really only one future for [the food] industry, and it has to be providing life-sustaining wages.' Read more
2024-08-28
Diverse Crop Rotations Reduce Risk of Crop Loss Under Poor Growing Conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has been a... Read more
2024-08-28
Better Food Policy Can Make Healthier Food More Accessible
As Congress tries to develop a new Farm Bill, it's an important time for policymakers to pass better legislation and make it easier to be healthy. Read more
2024-08-27
Global Obesity Rates and the Rise of Fad Diets
The Gaples Institute emphasizes nutrition in medical education to combat obesity and promote healthier dietary practices. Read more
2024-08-26
Formidable Yeasts Stop Bacterial Bullying in Ethanol Plants
Ever on the lookout for new ways to improve the fermentation of corn sugars into ethanol fuel, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified... Read more
2024-08-26
Seeds for Resilience Boosts Genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Discover how Seeds for Resilience is transforming genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping farmers thrive and preserving vital crop diversity. Read more
2024-08-23
ARS Scientists and Research Partners Work on Developing Field Diagnostic Kit for Lebbeck Mealybug with a Safer Alternative
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and research partners have found a faster, safer, and less expensive way for growers to detect the... Read more
controlling lebbeck mealybugs nipaecoccus viridis
2024-08-23
26 Organizations Helping Kids Understand Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, cooking, and more. Read more
2024-08-22
How Farmers Are Nourishing and Healing the Planet
In his new book, Roger Thurow shows how farmers are finding success by turning to regenerative practices. Read more
2024-08-21
Ode to Travel: Recipes and Images From Around the World
Ode to Travel is a travel book by Patrick Trefz, featuring recipes and photographs from 38 different locations around the world. Read more
2024-08-20
FarmsSHARE: Feeding Families, Supporting Farmers
Explore how FarmsSHARE connects local farms with families in need, making a big impact on food security and community health across North Carolina. Read more
2024-08-16
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farms are the backbone of the food system, producing more than 80 percent of the world’s food value. Read more