The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-31
Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event, titled “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,”... Read more
2024-10-31
With Support from USDA, Southern Farmers Financial Association Launches to Help Farmers Access Capital to Begin or Grow Small Farming Operations
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners announced the launch of the Southern Farmers Financial Association (SFFA), a new cooperatively-owned institution created to increase... Read more
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more
2024-10-30
NDSU addresses soil erosion after wildfires
Following recent wildfires, North Dakota State University shares vital strategies to prevent soil erosion in affected areas. Read more
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2024-10-30
Canadian Agri-Food Leaders Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282
Canadian agri-food producers urge Senators to reject Bill C-282, citing risks to trade access, economic stability, and jobs in Canada’s competitive agri-food sector. Read more
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2024-10-30
Honey harvest 2024 - best states for beekeepers
Lawn Love's analysis ranks U.S. states for beekeeping success based on factors like honey production, colony health, and educational support, with California topping the list. Read more
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2024-10-30
Rising cash prices amid low cattle supply
With the U.S. cattle supply at a historical low, stable feed supplies and rising prices are shaking up the market. Read more
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2024-10-30
$265 Million boost for forest conservation
USDA allocates $265 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to conserve ecologically significant U.S. private forestlands. Read more
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2024-10-30
Why do U.S. elections happen on Tuesdays? Farmers
The fixed election day took farmers’ needs into account Read more
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2024-10-30
USDA enhances Agri-trade with strategic global outreach
Alexis M. Taylor of the USDA shares insights on enhancing U.S. agricultural exports through strategic global engagements. Read more
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2024-10-30
Lab-Grown pork innovates with sorghum protein
A groundbreaking scaffold from sorghum proteins improves the sensory properties and nutrition of lab-grown pork. Read more
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2024-10-30
$239M Initiative to expand biofuel access
Administration dedicates $239 million to increase domestic biofuels, promoting cleaner energy and supporting rural economies. Read more
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