The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued “Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising.” Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Data
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today announced the launch of the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and a Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series on the
Agricultural Transportation Open... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA to Conduct Vote on Hazelnut Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will conduct a referendum Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2024, among Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine their level of support for... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Denise
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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2024-10-09
USDA Invests More Than $46 Million for Underserved, Veteran, and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Projects Nationwide
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced a more than $46 million investment in projects supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning... Read more
2024-10-09
USDA Announces New Cadre of Tribal College Liaisons and Applications for Summer 2025 Tribal Policy Interns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a first-ever regional cadre of USDA Tribal College Liaisons. Three new liaisons serve regions where Tribal colleges are located (Central Plains,... Read more
2024-10-09
A 2501 Grant Connects Spanish-Speaking South Texas Farmers with Agriculture Opportunities at USDA
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) supports rural communities through strategies that address environmental, economic and... Read more
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2024-10-09
Celebrating National Cooperative Month: The Future is Cooperative
October is National Cooperative Month, and the theme, "The Future is Cooperative," anticipates the increasingly vital role cooperatives play in enhancing the quality of life in rural areas. At USDA... Read more
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2024-10-08
USDA Issues Proposed Rule to Revise Formulas Used to Calculate Grain Inspection Fees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced a proposed rule that revises the formulas used to calculate hourly fees for official inspection and... Read more
2024-10-08
USDA Announces Actions to Lower Food Prices, Bring Fairness to Farmers, and Promote More Competitive Food Supply Chains
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive... Read more
2024-10-08
USDA Celebrates National 4-H Week
This week, we celebrate National 4-H Week and the incredible impact the organization offers young people around the country. At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we pay special tribute to... Read more
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