The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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
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
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
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
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
2024-10-11
Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced its next step to deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic commitment under the Executive Order on... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Alerts Produce Sellers: Know Your Buyer
The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) has received information that various entities and individuals may be falsely representing themselves as... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Certifications and Awards to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Washington State Department of Agriculture... Read more
2024-10-10
Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued “Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising.” Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Data
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today announced the launch of the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and a Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series on the
Agricultural Transportation Open... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA to Conduct Vote on Hazelnut Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will conduct a referendum Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2024, among Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine their level of support for... Read more