The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-12-11
USDA Announces Two Prominent Speakers for the 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,”... Read more
2024-12-11
Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $335M in grants to support private forestland management and conservation as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests sustainably and to permanently... Read more
2024-12-10
Scientific Report of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Now Available Online
The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The report contains the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (Committee)... Read more
2024-12-10
USDA is Accepting Applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships... Read more
2024-12-10
USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and... Read more
2024-12-10
USDA Announces Availability of $1.13 Billion for Local Food Programs
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems, building upon the Department’s previous investments in the Local Food... Read more
2026-02-06
USDA Proposes Rule to Modify Handling Requirements for California and Imported Kiwifruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on a proposed change to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for kiwifruit grown in California. Read more
2026-02-06
UK reports dozens of potential infant formula-related illnesses
Plus other developments ranging from Europe to Hong Kong Read more
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2026-02-05
Union claims meat rule changes could impact U.S. exports
Potential modifications include allowing industry-employed meat inspectors to carry out some post-mortem inspections themselves Read more
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2026-02-04
Report shows deficiencies in FDA staffing
The agency has been suffering from staff shortages for years, according to the GAO Read more
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2026-02-03
EFSA proposes tighter toxin levels for infant formula
Also, the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) is calling for a new World Health Assembly resolution to update guidelines on contamination of powdered formula. Read more
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2026-02-02
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley) to fill seats for eight members and eight alternates for a... Read more