The latest news from the agricultural sector
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2024-10-03
Conflict Threatens to Create Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds
The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk. Read more
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2024-10-03
Setting the Bar for a Regenerative Food System
“We want everyone to be able to raise to a higher standard because that ultimately is going to allow us to deliver on our higher purpose.” Read more
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2024-10-02
The Future of Food: Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
At the Crops That Nourish Convening experts will explore sustainable agriculture solutions for human and planetary health. Read more
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2024-10-01
Legislation Aims to Help Eaters Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Wondering about the climate impact of your diet? The new Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act could revolutionize how eaters shop and eat. Read more
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2024-10-01
There's No Resilience Without Empowered Communities
As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
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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
2024-10-08
USDA Issues Proposed Rule to Revise Formulas Used to Calculate Grain Inspection Fees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced a proposed rule that revises the formulas used to calculate hourly fees for official inspection and... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
Special Notice for Third Party Logistic (3PL) Firms for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Food for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – Request for Information
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email:
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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
2024-09-26
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