The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-07-31
USDA Announces Results of the Oregon and Washington Pear Marketing Order Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that in a referendum held May 13-27, 2024, producers in the federal marketing order for pears grown in Oregon and Washington approved lowering... Read more
2024-07-31
What would happen if all humans went vegan?
If everyone gave up animal products at once, what would that mean for us and the planet? How realistic is a world without packaged meat, leather shoes or soap? And what would happen to our farm... Read more
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2024-07-30
Rice farmers in Philippines battle drought
The El Nino weather pattern has led to significant agricultural losses in the Philippines, with rice farmers and their families struggling to make ends meet. Read more
food security philippines
2024-07-30
Gambia: Women explore sustainable oyster farming
Gambian women are benefiting from sustainable oyster harvesting, thanks to an international project. Their ingenious tidal river farm reduces pressure on the mangrove ecosystem and is much safer for... Read more
food security the gambia
2024-07-29
USDA Extending Comment Period for the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets Proposed Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the deadline for comments on the proposed rule,
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (89... Read more
2024-07-29
USDA Introduces Resources on Urban Agriculture for Farmers, Non-profits, and Planners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in partnership with the
Cornell Small Farms Program and Rooted has developed the Promise of Urban Agriculture courses... Read more
2024-07-28
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-25
U.S. Warehouse Act Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report Now Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Warehouse and Commodity Management Division (WCMD) published the United States Warehouse Act (USWA) Fiscal Year 2023... Read more
2024-07-25
AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable
A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to help harvest more sustainably. Every watt of energy, every drop of water, every gram of food is optimized used to achieve more with less — all with the help... Read more
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2024-07-25
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of... Read more
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