The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-10
USDA Invests Nearly $121M in Specialty Crops Research and Organic Agriculture Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key challenges facing specialty crop and organic... Read more
2024-09-09
USDA Enhances Market Coverage in Retail Outlets
Each week USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) publishes a series of retail reports through our Market News service that reflect advertised prices for products being featured to consumers at... Read more
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2024-09-06
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. Read more
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-09-05
Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture
Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula... Read more
2024-09-05
Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis. Read more
2024-09-05
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.3 Billion in Clean Energy Investments from the Investing in America Agenda, Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal
During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives... Read more
2024-09-05
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on ERS’ 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement following the release of the Economic Research Service’s 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast: “Today’s farm sector income forecast... Read more
2024-09-04
Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. Read more