The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-15
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Wright Livestock Inc. and Rodney J. Wright for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Complaint against Wright Livestock Inc. (Wright Livestock) and Rodney J. Wright (Wright) of North Platte, Neb., on Aug. 22, 2022, for alleged... Read more
2022-09-15
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of... Read more
2022-09-15
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Tri-County Livestock Exchange Inc. and Larry Congleton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Tri-County Livestock Exchange Inc. (Tri-County) and Larry Congleton (Congleton) of Campbellsburg, Ky., on Aug. 18,... Read more
2022-09-15
The gastronomic delights of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a natural paradise with extreme conditions that offers top-quality gastronomic products and fascinating views. Read more
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2022-09-15
My Groceries to Go
In May 2022, FNS Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Dr. Patty Bennett joined Maryland Department of Aging Deputy Secretary Bernice Hutchinson and other nutrition partners at Sandtown Winchester... Read more
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2022-09-14
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Georgia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Georgia under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-09-14
Examining ways to promote mobile money use in refugee-hosting areas in Ethiopia
The importance of digital financial inclusion. Read more
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2022-09-14
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment in Partnerships for 70 Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the... Read more
2022-09-14
USDA Invests Nearly $2 Billion, Leverages American Agriculture to Feed Kids & Families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods. The... Read more
2022-09-13
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Northern Mariana Islands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Northern Mariana Islands under the Local Food Purchase... Read more
2022-09-13
Rice Pre - Solicitation Notice
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Rice Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2022-09-13
Edward Mukiibi will lead the next generation of Slow Food
President of Slow Food International Edie Mukiibi commits to shaping the future of regenerative farm communities worldwide in his new role. Read more