The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-14
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
More than 20 million face acute food insecurity. Read more
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2024-06-13
Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal
Integrating reforms with global goals. Read more
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2024-06-07
Trade policy and food price volatility: Beggar thy neighbor or beggar thyself?
The downsides of emergency trade measures. Read more
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2024-06-06
World Food Safety Day 2024: Empowering consumers and small businesses with information
Targeting interventions to benefit public health. Read more
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2024-05-31
Responding to Malawi’s impending food crisis
Food imports can make up for shortages if quick action is taken. Read more
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2024-05-29
Transforming food systems for sustainable healthy diets: A global imperative
The 2024 Global Food Policy Report focuses on the pivotal role of nutrition. Read more
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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
2024-09-18
USDA Partners with Wyoming to Award Over $1.8 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 Wyoming under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Implements Electrophoresis Protein Testing to Distinguish Kentucky 31 from Other Tall Fescue Varieties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that beginning Oct. 1, it will start using a form of electrophoresis protein testing known as the... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC., El Paso, Texas, on June 28, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Keith Robertson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Keith Robertson of Bourbon, Mo., on July 25, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with MBA Beef LLC dba Interstate Regional Stockyards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Interstate Regional Stockyards of Cuba, Mo., on June 26, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards... Read more