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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2025-05-23
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Great Northern Dry Beans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Great Northern Dry Beans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases... Read more
2025-05-23
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2025-05-23
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Canned and Dried Fruit Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Canned and Dried Fruit products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.... Read more
2025-05-20
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Various Domestic Commodities on the USDA Foods Available Lists
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase various domestic products listed on the USDA Foods Available Lists (FALs) for purchase during fiscal year (FY) 2025 that... Read more
2025-05-16
USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee
The South Texas Onion Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and markings, pack, and container regulations for... Read more
2025-05-16
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Texas Valley Citrus Committee
The Texas Valley Citrus Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and container regulations for citrus grown in Lower... Read more
2025-05-16
USDA AMS Seeks Peer Reviewers for Grant Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking subject matter experts to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate applications for the LAMP and other AMS grant... Read more
2025-05-15
USDA to Host LAMP Applicant Webinars
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be hosting informational webinars for those interested in applying for grants under the Local Agriculture Market... Read more
2025-05-09
USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grant Funding Available through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $72.9 million in grant funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects... Read more