Ag in Cattaraugus County

Dozens of weather and climate experts came together on July 18 to support the Purdue Mesonet, a statewide network of weather observation stations managed by the Indiana State Climate Office, which delivers climate data, tools, data visualizations and resources to enhance Indiana’s prosperity and... Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Helps Expand Access to Rural Health Care Through Investing in America Agenda

USDA News

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 10:30am

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is expanding access...

Make the Food Safety Honor Roll This School Year

USDA Blog

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:16am

Parents and caregivers should take extra precautions when preparing and packing a school lunch. Flunking in food safety is not an option, especially when children are most vulnerable to foodborne illness.

USDA Invests in Research, Extension and Education at 1890 Land-grant Universities

USDA News

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:00am

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-grant Universities. This investment, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Food and...

ISA hosting several sheep-related competitions at Indiana State Fair

Purdue University Agriculture News

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 12:00am

Aside from the 4-H and open sheep shows, The Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) is sponsoring additional sheep-themed competitions, vendors and educational opportunities at this year’s Indiana State Fair with assistance from the Sheep and Wool Market Development Program.

Purdue green industry experts to offer real-world expertise to professionals; host workshops in English and Spanish

Purdue University Agriculture News

Monday, July 24, 2023 - 12:00am

The Purdue University green industry team, composed of experts in the fields of botany, plant pathology, entomology, horticulture, and forestry and natural resources, in August will host three landscape diagnostic training workshops across Indiana. The educational events will offer attendees the... Read More

Food Help on the Way for Vermont Households Hit by Severe Storms

USDA News

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 3:30pm

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 – Families affected by severe storms in the areas of Johnson, Ludlow, Hardwick, Barre/Berlin/ Montpelier/Northfield, and Chester will soon be able to receive food packages containing nutritious, high-quality foods that are 100% grown and produced on...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investments in Urban Agriculture, Food and Market Access through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

USDA News

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 1:00pm

Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2023 - Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of investments that will increase market access and revenue streams for producers while strengthening the food system and giving consumers better access to locally grown foods and...