The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-10
Meet the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin are recognized for their work on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the doomsday vault. Read more
2024-05-10
Congress Must Pass the Farm Bill to Address Food Security
'We need a strong farmer-focused Farm Bill and we need it now. For Americans, for our allies and for our planet.' Read more
2024-05-10
Will There Be a Farm Bill in 2024?
The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-controlled Senate have each unveiled their own competing Farm Bill priorities. Read more
2024-05-07
Project Collects Shells to Restore Oyster Habitats
The MA Oyster Project is collecting oyster shells and returning them to the water, offering the shellfish 'a home, a place to attach to.” Read more
2024-05-03
Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America
The Breakfast Club teaches youth how to raise hogs, helping first-generation farmers pursue a career in agriculture. Read more
2024-05-02
Making Big Bets for a More Resilient Future
“Making innovation, science, and progress available to everybody can change the face of humanity,' says Rajiv Shah. Read more
2024-05-17
Peanut Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that peanut producers voted to continue the National Peanut Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Michael “Brent” Wagner for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Michael “Brent” Wagner of Goldthwaite, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc., of Benson, N.C., on March 26, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP, of Greensboro, Ga., on April 19, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Simmons Foods Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Simmons Foods Inc., of Siloam, Ark., on April 3, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a decision and order against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders,... Read more