The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-10
Queen 'would not want' agriculture event cancelled
Kington Show organisers say their one-day event will be a chance for people to "show their respect." Read more
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2022-09-10
Farm show goes on as Queen was 'keen supporter'
Henley agriculture show to go ahead following death of Queen Elizabeth II. Read more
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2022-09-09
Biden-Harris Administration Now Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural High-Speed Internet Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for... Read more
2022-09-08
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes under the Local Food... Read more
2022-09-08
Honey Industry Votes to Continue the Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that U.S. honey first handlers and importers have approved continuing the National Honey Board research... Read more
2022-09-08
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule
- “Today's release of the 2022 Public Charge Final Rule by the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Homeland Security represents an important step towards ensuring all those who are eligible... Read more
2022-09-08
Four Ways to Nourish More Children through School Meals
Over the last two years, we’ve experienced major disruptions in the world of school meals – new realities stemming from pandemic-related school closures and supply chain disruptions which have... Read more
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2022-09-07
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Minnesota under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
2022-09-07
Couple win court case over Broads water abstraction
A couple says wildlife is are under threat and invoke an EU directive to win a High Court case. Read more
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2022-09-07
Tens of thousands expected at county show
The event held at Crooklands near Kendal celebrates Cumbria's agricultural economy. Read more
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2022-09-07
New Green Man site will support farmers, boss says
Festival owner says she plans to help young people into farming after criticism of the purchase. Read more
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