The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-01-15
USDA Announces Appointments to National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of one producer and one expert in finance and management to serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center... Read more
2026-01-15
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Lamb Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the American Lamb Board. All members will serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. Read more
2026-01-15
Mercosur trade pact down to the wire at EU summit
Brussels sees the trade deal with the South American regional trading bloc Mercosur as a chance to open new markets. But resistance to the deal from some EU members is massive. Read more
business latin america
2026-01-15
Austria's dilemma: How to deal with wolves
Austria is in a quandary: Should wolves be shot or should people learn to coexist with them? Read more
nature and environment austria
2026-01-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2026-01-12
Eco heroine Peninah Nakandi from Uganda
Peninah Nakandi advocates for inclusive climate policies and runs a model sustainable farm aimed at empowering people with disabilities. Read more
nature and environment uganda
2026-01-09
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Six of the eight appointees will serve... Read more
2026-01-08
A New Spring Wheat Germplasm Promises to Reduce Economic Losses Caused by Fusarium
Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping American wheat farmers fight a devastating crop disease. Read more
2026-01-08
How dried fruits can help Ghanaian farmers
Innovation should solve real problems and help people rise. Emmanuel Ampadu saw Ghanaian farmers losing food and income, so he built a fix from scratch with dried fruits. Read more
food security ghana
2026-01-06
USDA Publishes 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2024 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
2026-01-05
Is Europe turning away from climate protection?
European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets. What's at stake and how do far-right parties... Read more
nature and environment europe
2025-12-31
USDA Solicits Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. USDA is seeking... Read more