The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-25
It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally
“Building climate-resilient food systems is now a life-or-death matter.” Read more
2024-07-25
USDA Announces the 2024 Class of USDA 1890 National Scholars
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces 91 scholarships awarded through the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, one of the Department’s efforts to develop the next generation of... Read more
2024-07-25
USDA Celebrates Our Interns on National Intern Day
On July 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrates National Intern Day, a day to thank and honor all our hardworking interns. Interns play a vital role in the workforce and bring fresh... Read more
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2024-07-25
Pack It Safe, Pack It Smart: Back-to-School Lunchbox Packing Essentials
You can’t help but see school supplies everywhere if you’ve been shopping during the last few weeks. Alongside purchasing new backpacks and notebooks, it’s essential to also stock up on lunchbox... Read more
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2024-07-25
Biden-Harris Administration announces $190M grant opportunity for payment programs that help private forest landowners address climate change
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $190 million available to help private forest landowners adapt to and mitigate the... Read more
2024-07-24
Supreme Court Ruling May Slow Food System Change
Federal judges now have full authority to interpret ambiguous statutes. This could harm progress on important food legislation, says experts. Read more
2024-07-23
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Early Wildfire Detection by Expanding Use of Satellites as Part of Investing in America agenda
The Biden-Harris administration today announced it is taking additional steps to safeguard western communities in the face of increasingly dangerous and intense wildland fires by building advanced... Read more
2024-07-23
Diversifying the Policy Space: Tribal Policy Intern Celeste Lucero
“It’s been great to have a team that’s not afraid to let me share my opinion, share my identity. I feel like in this space, I’ve been proud of who I am.” Read more
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2024-07-22
Aspen Institute Releases 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan
The Institute envisions a world where everyone has the food that will allow them to live a healthy, dignified life according to their specific needs. Read more
2024-07-22
Make the Honor Roll in Food Safety and Allergen Awareness
Parents and caregivers will soon begin the familiar routine of preparing and packing school lunches for their children. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in safeguarding their children’s... Read more
2024-07-21
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement: "In the 38 years that I have known President Biden, he has consistently and selflessly put our country first—and today is no... Read more
2024-07-20
Ustawi Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Ag
“Ustawi Afrika is a tribute to every woman who...deserves a chance to thrive in her agricultural journey.” Read more