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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2025-12-11
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
2025-11-24
Pre-Solicitation for Section 32 Purchase of Citrus Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Citrus products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the... Read more
2025-11-20
Mango Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that first handlers and importers of mangos voted to continue the National Mango Board’s research and... Read more
2025-11-20
AMS Seeks Input on Opening the United States Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice and Milled Rice for Public Comment
United States Standards for Rice AMS-FGIS-25-0155 Read more
2025-11-18
USDA Proposes Rule to Establish Free and Restricted Percentages of Tart Cherries for the 2024-25 Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing a rule to establish the free and restricted percentages of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and... Read more
2025-11-18
USDA Revises the Grade Standards for Orange Juice
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice by changing the limits for Grade B Brix allowances in... Read more
2025-11-10
Termination of the Master Scale Testing Program
After consideration of public comments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be terminating its master scale testing program and closing the master... Read more