The Latest Breaking News from Agriculture

Yellen says food security program to boost funding for sustainable agriculture in Africa

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that a multilateral food security program would soon announce new funding to help build resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems, particularly in Africa.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Colombian gov't land plans to unfold depending on resources -minister

The Colombian government's plans to buy parcels of land and deliver them to rural communities as part of a promised agricultural reform will develop gradually, Agriculture Minister Cecilia Lopez said on Tuesday, citing availability of funds and a complex process.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

U.S. agriculture agency extends climate funding to small farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute an additional $325 million in funding for projects tailored to smaller-scale farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, taking its total annual investment in climate-friendly farming to more than $3 billion, the agency announced Monday.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation

WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the collapse of FTX should strengthen the case for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.

Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022

Vilsack sees farmers keeping climate on congressional agenda - Roll Call

At United Nations conference, Agriculture secretary says farmer interest in federal funding for climate-smart agriculture remains high.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022

Executive at Australia’s pesticides authority allegedly urinated on staff at function, Senate hears

Agriculture minister Murray Watt says he is seeking an ‘urgent briefing’ over the alleged 2021 incident

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

Urgent briefing after 'private urination'

The minister for agriculture wants an urgent briefing after allegations that a senior staff member at a government agency had a "private urination incident".

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

USDA says more than $200M will help meat processors expand

The Agriculture Department announced more than $223 million in grants and loans Wednesday to help small and mid-sized meat processing plants expand to help boost competition in the highly concentrated industry

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

WA farm lobby group says Yungngora Association Incorporated's penalty for cattle death inadequate

An agriculture body says a suspended $250,000 fine over the death of 100 cattle is "punishment with a feather duster".

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022