The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
20 Cookbooks Highlighting Global Culinary Traditions
Food Tank is highlighting 20 cookbooks that showcase diverse culinary voices and feature delicious recipes as well as the stories, traditions, and adaptations that inspire them. Read more
2024-10-25
What the Next U.S. Election Means for Food Systems
'This is the last election that counts in terms of whether we make things happen at the pace they must.” Read more
2024-10-25
How Can Conscious Transformation Help Food Systems?
How can we expect to respond to the climate crisis effectively if we can’t tap into our collective wisdom? Read more
2024-10-23
EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Leaders
“Local leaders with a global perspective is an essential part of the solution.” Read more
2024-10-22
New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched
“Our hope is that as we bring more organizations into this work, that we’ll be able to accelerate progress towards this benchmark.” Read more
2024-10-18
Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Huge Population Loss
“It is in our and future generations’ best interest to be advocates for the health of our rivers, lakes, and streams.” Read more
2024-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed are two producer members, two producer alternates, two importer members... Read more
2024-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. These five appointees will serve three-year terms, effective... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Files Action Against Berry People LLC in California for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Berry People LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA and Wisconsin Award $3.1 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Wisconsin to award $3.1 million for 41 equipment projects through the Resilient... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Cites Cantero Produce Corp. in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Cantero Produce Corp., Panama City, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Announces $33.5 Million in Grant Awards to Expand Local and Regional Food Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $33.5 million for 113 grant projects in 43 states and territories to expand and strengthen local and... Read more