The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-27
Harnessing Optimism to Solve Global Hunger
Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-09-26
Connecting Dots Between Climate, Food Waste, and Soil Health
Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit. Read more
2024-09-25
'Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance'
Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week. Read more
2024-09-18
Driving food and climate solutions in NYC, Kigali, and Baku.
The coming months can make a huge impact on global food systems. Food Tank's Climate Week programming begins on Monday, Sept. 23. Read more
2024-09-18
Explore Food Tank's Fall 2024 Reading Recommendations
A fall reading list featuring books that dive into food systems, labor struggles, and sustainable solutions for today’s eaters. Read more
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-10-01
USDA Announces Results of Soybean Request for Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order will not be conducted. The decision is a result of a soybean Request for Referendum... Read more
2024-09-24
USDA Cites American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on American Fruit & Produce Corp., Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2024-09-24
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Maryland and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-23
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 four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Louisiana, New York and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-20
USDA Proposes to Change Maturity Requirements for Avocados Grown in South Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites comments on a proposed change to the maturity requirements for the Beta avocado variety under the federal marketing order for avocados grown in South... Read more