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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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
2026-02-02
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
2026-02-02
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee to fill seats for five members and five alternates for a two-year term, beginning June 1,... Read more
2026-02-02
USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. These three appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately,... Read more
2026-02-02
USDA Announces Appointments to the United Soybean Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of forty-two members and four alternates to serve on the United Soybean Board. All forty-two members and four alternate... Read more
2026-01-28
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties for candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board.... Read more
2026-01-26
USDA Announces Enhancement of Commodity Acceptance Procedures
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin modernizing acceptance procedures for poultry and egg products purchased for federal food and nutrition... Read more
2026-01-23
USDA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to South Texas Onions Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for South Texas onions Feb. 3-4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at the... Read more