The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-09
Cookbooks Helping Eaters Cut Food Waste at Home
Cutting food waste can help us be 'mindful of the food that’s on our plates and honor all of the energy and time put into it,” says chef Haile Thomas. Read more
2024-08-06
Pre- Solicitation Call for Section 32 purchase of Fresh Apples
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to conduct a Pre-Solicitation Call for Fresh Apples under the Authority of Section 32. Read more
2024-08-06
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education. Read more
2024-08-05
Amended, Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Various Dairy and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Dairy and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-08-05
CUFI: Urban Farming Revolution in Chennai
Explore CUFI's impact in Chennai: rooftop gardens, community health benefits, and empowerment through sustainable urban farming initiatives. Read more
2024-08-02
USDA Redistricts and Reapportions South Texas Onion Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. This action consolidates the geographic districts under the marketing order from two... Read more
2024-08-02
Farmworkers face record-breaking high global temperatures
“It’s not because we wouldn’t want to (take a break and cool off), but because we’re scared that they would dismiss us,' says farmer Eulalia Mendoza. Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with J.H. Routh Packing Company
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with J.H. Routh Packing Company of Sandusky, Ohio, on July 18, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards... Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Partners with Tennessee to Award Over $5.5 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Tennessee under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Amite Livestock Sales Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Amite Livestock Sales Inc. on July 8, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under... Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, New Jersey and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-08-01
The Momentum to End Hunger in the U.S. Is Growing
“We need to be impatient,” says U.S. Representative Jim McGovern. “We need to be pushing every lever and every which way.” Read more