The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-08-21
Young Producers Boost Great Lakes Agriculture
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Great Lakes Region encompasses Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio – three states with a significant impact on U.S. agriculture and a healthy crop of... Read more
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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
2024-08-20
HEP/CAMP Intern Draws Inspiration from USDA
Vanessa Valencia is a recent graduate from Oregon State University who majored in marketing. She is one of 14 students accepted into the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency... Read more
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2024-08-16
Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to major crops damage
According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week. 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
2024-08-16
FACT SHEET: Celebrating Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act
Two years ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action and clean energy in world history. Key to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in... Read more
2024-08-16
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
Today, on the second anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 160 projects in 26 states to... Read more
2024-08-15
Water stress: Algeria’s strategies
One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling. Read more
2024-08-15
Urban American Farmer Is Growing Austin’s Local Food System
Urban American Farmer is expanding Austin’s local food system through food education and relationships. Read more
2024-08-14
How are Belgian vineyards adapting to climate change?
Winegrowers in Belgium's Walloon region are adapting their wine growing technique due to the growing threat of climate change. Read more