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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2024-06-06
World Food Safety Day 2024: Empowering consumers and small businesses with information
Targeting interventions to benefit public health. Read more
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2024-05-31
Responding to Malawi’s impending food crisis
Food imports can make up for shortages if quick action is taken. Read more
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2024-05-29
Transforming food systems for sustainable healthy diets: A global imperative
The 2024 Global Food Policy Report focuses on the pivotal role of nutrition. Read more
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2026-06-17
USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Acer Access and Development Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applications must be submitted... Read more
2026-06-17
USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Announces Targeted Organizational Improvements and Leadership Changes to Strengthen Service Delivery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) mission area today announced strategic, targeted organizational improvements within the Agricultural Marketing Service... Read more
2026-06-12
USDA to Conduct Vote on Continuance of Pecan Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible pecan growers July 6 through Aug. 3, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their federal marketing... Read more
2026-06-12
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the National Mango Board. Nominees are needed to fill six member seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and ending Dec. 31, 2029. Read more
2026-06-05
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board to succeed 25 members with 3-year terms that expire... Read more
2026-06-05
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board to succeed 25 members with 3-year terms that expire... Read more