The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2024-10-15
Deputy Secretary Torres Small Visits Georgia Food Bank to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta, Georgia where she took part in a roundtable discussion surrounding the organization’s critical work to... Read more
2024-10-11
Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced its next step to deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic commitment under the Executive Order on... Read more
2024-10-11
Breaking barriers, honoring diversity and advancing inclusion: USDA Partners with University of North Carolina at Pembroke to Expand Opportunities for Tribal Students
October is a special month, full of opportunities to reflect on the beauty and strength found in our diversity. As we celebrate both Global Diversity Awareness Month and National Disability Employment... Read more
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2024-10-10
USDA Alerts Produce Sellers: Know Your Buyer
The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) has received information that various entities and individuals may be falsely representing themselves as... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Certifications and Awards to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Washington State Department of Agriculture... Read more