The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-11
Scottish farmers cultivating algae to tackle climate crisis
On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, farmers are transforming algae from a mere food item on some menus into a treasure that supports both climate sustainability and business opportunities. Read more
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2024-08-10
Rye the Right Crop for “Nabbing” Nitrates, Capturing Carbon and Generating Bioenergy
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop... Read more
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2024-08-06
Pre- Solicitation Call for Section 32 purchase of Fresh Apples
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to conduct a Pre-Solicitation Call for Fresh Apples under the Authority of Section 32. Read more
2024-08-06
New crops – food production and climate change
In many places, the weather is turning drier, hotter and more unpredictable, impacting which crop plants flourish. So what will we grow in the future? In Germany, agricultural scientists are... Read more
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2024-08-05
Amended, Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Various Dairy and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Dairy and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-08-05
ARS Scientists Discover Strategically Applied Livestock Grazing Can Benefit Sagebrush Communities
While a cow grazing in a field isn’t typically remarkable, United States Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing... Read more
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2024-08-03
U.S. Department of Agriculture Holds a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of a New Laboratory Building in Texas
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS),
Grassland, Soil, and Water Research Laboratory, today held a dedication and ribbon cutting for the opening of a newly renovated laboratory building... Read more
2024-08-02
USDA Redistricts and Reapportions South Texas Onion Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. This action consolidates the geographic districts under the marketing order from two... Read more
2024-08-02
USDA Research Center in Stuttgart Commemorates 25 Years of Contributions to the Rice Industry
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC) held an open house today to commemorate 25 years of research accomplishments and scientific... Read more
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2024-08-02
USDA Research Documents Absence of Trichinella Infection in Commercial Pigs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have documented the absence of infection by
Trichinella, a parasite that once posed a major... Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with J.H. Routh Packing Company
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with J.H. Routh Packing Company of Sandusky, Ohio, on July 18, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards... Read more
2024-08-01
USDA Partners with Tennessee to Award Over $5.5 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 Tennessee under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more