The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-24
USDA Science Addresses Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture
Antibiotics are one of the world’s greatest scientific advancements, helping to fight bacterial infection and save millions of lives every year. Ensuring their continued effectiveness is critical for... Read more
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2024-09-23
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 four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Louisiana, New York and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-23
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz
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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2024-09-20
USDA Proposes to Change Maturity Requirements for Avocados Grown in South Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites comments on a proposed change to the maturity requirements for the Beta avocado variety under the federal marketing order for avocados grown in South... Read more
2024-09-20
Sarah Vogel: Midwestern Attorney Supporting Family, Women, and Native American Farms
Known as the Farmer’s Lawyer, Equity Commission Agriculture Subcommittee member Sarah Vogel has been vocal on issues impacting rural and Tribal communities; farmers who are young, new, and beginning;... Read more
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2024-09-19
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing... Read more
2024-09-19
Sowing the Future of Agriculture in Philadelphia
This month, nearly 200,000 K-12 students from across Philadelphia head back to school, filling classrooms and lunchrooms across the city with excitement for the new year ahead. Read more
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2024-09-18
USDA Partners with Wyoming to Award Over $1.8 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 Wyoming under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more
2024-09-18
Scientists Seek a Balance Between Crop Production and Protecting the Environment
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS),
Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), in Sidney, Montana, completed a study that shows the use of continuous... Read more
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2024-09-17
USDA Implements Electrophoresis Protein Testing to Distinguish Kentucky 31 from Other Tall Fescue Varieties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that beginning Oct. 1, it will start using a form of electrophoresis protein testing known as the... Read more