The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-31
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to announce a $75 million investment by USDA in critical infrastructure improvements that will ensure... Read more
2022-08-31
The Food Basket’s DA BUX Program Prioritizes Nutrition Education for Hawaiʻi’s Children
The Food Basket-Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank took its first stride in creating place-based nutrition education resources for Hawai‘i’s keiki (the Hawaiian word for children). Launched in 2021, the book... Read more
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2022-08-30
Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow... Read more
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2022-08-30
For the Love of Trees, Please Check Yours for Asian Longhorned Beetle
I recently decided to go for a walk on a seasonably warm afternoon. I got out of my car at a wooded recreation area and immediately noticed how much cooler the air felt, thanks to the biggest plants... Read more
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2022-08-29
'Garden of Europe' devastated by worst ever drought
Spain's olive oil industry is in danger after being hit by chronic water shortages. Read more
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2022-08-29
Dairy innovation centre plans submitted
It will run alongside plans to create new jobs in the industry in south west Scotland and Cumbria. Read more
2022-08-29
New Tool Uses AI to Combat Food Insecurity in Africa
Gro Intelligence and The Rockefeller Foundation modernize the fight against hunger in Africa with AI backed food security tool Read more
2022-08-27
Tragic Tops attack highlights community food access crisis.
FeedMore WNY works to ensure residents on the East Side of Buffalo affected by the mass shooting continue to receive nutritious food and necessities. Read more
2022-08-26
We Can't Forget Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Expanded SNAP benefits have temporarily made more students eligible for hunger relief. What happens when they expire? Read more
2022-08-26
Biden-Harris Administration invests $65M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clean water, roads, trails improvement
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $65 million of investments to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service improve water quality, roads, trails and fish habitat... Read more
2022-08-25
Covid woodland memorial plans scaled back
The scheme to plant 60,000 trees sparked fears valuable farmland could be lost. Read more
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2022-08-25
Potatoes 'half the size of usual' amid drought
Farmer Andrew Mitchell says even rain at this point may cause his produce more harm than good. Read more
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