The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-14
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
More than 20 million face acute food insecurity. Read more
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2024-06-13
Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal
Integrating reforms with global goals. Read more
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2024-06-07
Trade policy and food price volatility: Beggar thy neighbor or beggar thyself?
The downsides of emergency trade measures. Read more
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2025-12-14
Sunday Edition: Salmonella in Poultry
Rules banning Salmonella in meat and poultry have been derailed. Read more
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2025-12-13
More than 60 sick in California after eating eggs; recall initiated
Samples from farm tested positive for Salmonella. Read more
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2025-12-11
USDA to Conduct Vote on Walla Walla Sweet Onions Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible Walla Walla sweet onion producers Jan. 12-30, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their federal... Read more
2025-12-11
USDA to Conduct Vote on Vidalia Onion Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible Vidalia onion producers in Georgia Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their... Read more
2025-12-11
Infant botulism outbreak began two years ago
The CDC reports that all of the infected babies consumed ByHeart infant formula. Read more
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2025-12-10
Food irradiation could greatly reduce risks of foodborne illness
Consumers' misunderstandings about food irradiation have discouraged its use in the United States despite it having been proven to be safe and effective in reducing foodborne illnesses. Read more
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2025-12-08
Oregon seeks a new market for state-inspected meat products
State inspection programs must develop, administer, and enforce requirements “at least equal to” those implemented under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) Read more
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