The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
USDA Awards $19.2M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food... Read more
2024-10-04
Language Matters: Cooperative Extension Provides Resources in Spanish
More than 41 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and Spanish is the most spoken language after English in the country. Cooperative Extension across the nation recognizes the... Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Foresters and Communities
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist... Read more
2024-10-03
Twellium, Sidel to establish advanced PET packaging facility in Ghana | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
GHANA – Twellium Industrial Company, a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages in West Africa, has partnered with global packaging solutions provider Sidel ... Read more
2024-10-03
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in 34 States as Part of Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy... Read more
2024-10-03
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Noé
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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2024-10-02
Cameroon elected Chair of International Cocoa Council | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
CAMEROON - Cameroon has been elected chair of the International Cocoa Council for the 2024/2025 season, following a vote by cocoa-producing nations within t ... Read more
2024-10-02
Prinova Aromas expands operations at New Jersey facility to strengthen global presence | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Prinova Aromas, part of the NAGASE Group, has completed a significant upgrade of its New Jersey facility as part of efforts to expand its role in the ... Read more
2024-10-02
Atlas Copco Group to acquire ESA Service S.r.l | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
SWEDEN - ESA Service S.r.l., an Italian company specializing in leak detection and gas recovery systems, is set to become part of the Atlas Copco Group. Ba ... Read more
2024-10-02
TEMEC awarded as Kenya’s top digitally fit tea machinery supplier for 2024 | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Tea Machinery Engineering Company Limited (TEMEC), a subsidiary of Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA(H)), has been recognized as the leadi ... Read more
2024-10-02
Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working... Read more
2024-10-02
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Projects to Strengthen American Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 30 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing in 116 projects across the nation to expand access to a clean and reliable electric... Read more