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New UN Report: 74 percent of Latin American and Caribbean countries are highly exposed to extreme weather events, affecting food security
The report, published today, states that Latin America and the Caribbean is the second-most exposed region in the world to extreme weather events, following Asia.
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin marks milestone for advancing the sustainable bioeconomy, recognizing FAO’s leadership
Ministers of Agriculture from across the world agreed to accelerate the transition to a biomass-based economy, with food security, nutrition and climate action at its core
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
Nitrogen use efficiency must be improved to reduce harm to human and environmental health
FAO publishes comprehensive report on Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Agrifood Systems
U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1
USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy Now Accounts for Two-Thirds of the Nation's Dairy Herds
USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to Hong Kong
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025.
USDA and Minnesota Announce Expanded Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to Improve Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat
The USDA and the State of Minnesota are expanding their partnership through the FSA Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to assist Minnesota farmers, and agricultural landowners in improving water quality and conserving other natural resources.
New report highlights critical food system trends and challenges in countdown to 2030
The Food Systems Countdown Initiative report identifies governance and resilience as pivotal leverage points for food system transformation
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces 15 Additional States Onboard With National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1, Shares Update on Vaccination Efforts
USDA APHIS Shares Fifteen New States Joining the NMTS and Critical Updates on HPAI Vaccines Across Species
USDA Continues Historic Commitment, Partnering with Rural Communities on Clean, Affordable Energy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $6 billion in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy