The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2022-08-25
Fun, Food, and Fitness for Healthy Families
Whether you are a family of two or a multigenerational household, nutrition and physical activity can help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Healthy food choices and regular exercise help kids of... Read more
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2022-08-24
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation under the Local Food... Read more
2022-08-24
Farm evictions 'heartbreaking' say tenants
Eleven households are facing eviction after new landlords Cranswick Country Foods took ownership. Read more
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2022-08-24
Vaulted rooms and frescoes: Rural estate found in Israel
Gold, wineries and sunken cities: An agricultural estate In Israel from the early Islamic period joins the list of recent archaeological finds. Read more
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2022-08-24
Text reminders encourage more women to seek family planning services: Evidence from a randomized control trial in Mozambique
Benefits of a "nudge" approach. Read more
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2022-08-24
Colorado’s Agencies Create Recipe Frameworks for Communities through the Healthy Corner Store Partnership
Small community-based stores, such as corner stores, are convenient places to shop for simple food items. However, smaller stores often have limited inventory – especially for nutritious options.... Read more
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2022-08-24
Dr. E. Eubanks: A People Person Helping the Peoples Department Build Equity
The youngest of ten children, Gina Elaine Eubanks grew up in rural Clinton, Louisiana, participating in 4-H. Her 35-year career in higher education brought her back to her native state, where she... Read more
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2022-08-24
USDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority Serving Institutions that Create Career Development Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today up to $550 million in funding to support projects that enable underserved producers to access land, capital, and markets, and train the... Read more
2022-08-24
USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure (PDF, 541 KB) to combat climate change across rural... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Issues a Complaint Against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC and Justin Ashley Jackman for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Jackman Florida Wagyu Beef LLC (Florida Wagyu) and Justin Ashley Jackman (Jackman), Clewiston, Fla., on July 13, 2022, for alleged... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Cites Farm Fresh Packers LLC in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC, Pompano Beach, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more