The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-16
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), which manages subsistence use on federal... Read more
2024-10-16
Cooperatives and Public Service: Honoring USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief Jim Wadsworth
To mark Co-op month, we honor James Wadsworth, the USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief. Jim has been the caretaker of the Agricultural Cooperative Statistics program, which provides aggregated data... Read more
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2024-10-16
Experience the Prairies in the Northern Plains Region
Vast flatland, fertile soil and endless prairie make up USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Northern Plains Region, which is comprised of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and... Read more
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2024-10-15
New Oat Ready for Active Duty Against Crown Rust Disease
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines to shore up the cereal crop’s defenses against its most devastating fungal disease,... Read more
2024-10-15
Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million children every... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Announces Availability of D-SNAP for Disaster Areas in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through the... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Jose
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and... Read more
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2024-10-15
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
When Congress enacted the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926, it directed the USDA to create a range of federal services in support of producer-owned cooperatives. For nearly 100 years, USDA has... Read more
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2024-10-15
USDA Intern Gains Hands-on Experience and Learns the Value of Networking
Marco Antonio Alcantar Alvarez, a rising sophomore at California State University majoring in graphic design, was one of 14 students selected for an internship over the summer with the U.S. Department... Read more
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