The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-22
USDA Launches New Module Averaging Pilot for 2024 Cotton Crop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), in partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will... Read more
2024-08-22
USDA Announces $82.3 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and... Read more
2024-08-22
How Farmers Are Nourishing and Healing the Planet
In his new book, Roger Thurow shows how farmers are finding success by turning to regenerative practices. Read more
2024-08-21
Ode to Travel: Recipes and Images From Around the World
Ode to Travel is a travel book by Patrick Trefz, featuring recipes and photographs from 38 different locations around the world. Read more
2024-08-20
FarmsSHARE: Feeding Families, Supporting Farmers
Explore how FarmsSHARE connects local farms with families in need, making a big impact on food security and community health across North Carolina. Read more
2024-08-16
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farms are the backbone of the food system, producing more than 80 percent of the world’s food value. Read more
2024-08-15
El USDA y el Heartland Regional Food Business Center ponen a disposición de las empresas agrícolas y alimentarias más de 3,7 millones de dólares en la primera ronda de subvenciones para la creación de empresas
- El Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. (USDA) y el Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) han anunciado hoy la disponibilidad de más de 3,7 millones de dólares en subvenciones Business... Read more
2024-08-15
USDA and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center Make Available Over $3.7 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) today announced the availability of over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small,... Read more
2024-08-15
USDA and Nebraska Award Over $2.5 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Nebraska to award over $2.5 million for 15 projects through the Resilient Food... Read more
2024-08-15
Urban American Farmer Is Growing Austin’s Local Food System
Urban American Farmer is expanding Austin’s local food system through food education and relationships. Read more
2024-08-13
USDA Announces Availability of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR)
Live Cattle Data Dashboard tool is now available. In June... Read more
2024-08-13
USDA Announces Intent to Establish Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, Seeks Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally known... Read more