The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-04
Health and Climate Action on World Environment Day
The connections between the health, nutrition, climate, and environment communities are stronger than ever. Read more
2024-06-04
These Visionaries Are Transforming the Culinary World
These 17 individuals and companies are changing the way people eat, drink, and cook for a better food future. Read more
2024-05-31
We Can’t Forget ‘The Hungriest Time of Year’
'Feeding kids in the summer is just a no-brainer,” says Kelliann Blazek, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy. Read more
2024-05-30
USDA Celebrates 100 Years of Agriculture Innovation at Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today celebrated the 100-year anniversary of
Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory and its past and present... Read more
2024-05-29
Rio Grande do Sul's Floods Disrupt Agriculture in Brazil
Record rainfall causes devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, disrupting Brazilian crop production and livestock operations. Read more
2024-05-24
Let’s Make 2024 the Year of Food is Medicine!
It’s beyond time to get serious about scaling up food is medicine as a centerpiece of transforming the food system. Read more
2024-05-23
USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the
Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of... Read more
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2024-05-23
What to Expect from the Latest Farm Bill Negotiations
Is it such a bad thing if lawmakers can't come to an agreement on a 2024 Farm Bill? Maybe not, says Eric Kessler. Read more
2024-05-22
Time is of the Essence: 100 Years of Data Identify the Right Time to Regenerate Perennial Grasses
Perennial grasses are economically and biologically important in the Southwest U.S. region, but the abundance of these plants can change dramatically over time. There is concern that declines in... Read more
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2024-05-22
Study Exposes Extent of Untracked Fishing Vessels
Around 75 percent of fishing vessels, including those moving through marine protected areas, are not publicly tracked. Read more
2024-05-21
Beekeeping While Black Creates a Community of Apiarists
The online platform Beekeeping While Black is working to inspire a new generation of Black apiarists through mentorship and advocacy. Read more
2024-05-20
Nurturing Maryland’s Black Farmers
Learn how this business accelerator was designed to support local farmers, boost economic growth and improve access to healthy foods. Read more