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May 22, 2023
USDA Climate Hubs Go Global
For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the forefront of supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Last week, USDA significantly boosted its efforts globally, by launching the International Climate Hub.
May 12, 2023
Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership
In a touching display of unity, remembrance, and resilience, the U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony took place May 10, 2023, at the prestigious U.S. National Arboretum.
May 1, 2023
Celebrating World Trade Month
May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.
April 27, 2023
USDA Faculty Exchange Program Helps Tuskegee University Expand Its International Impact
Through the Faculty Exchange Program, USDA awarded Tuskegee $400,000 to host the Faculty Exchange Program for visiting agricultural and veterinary educators from Africa. Working side-by-side with faculty mentors at the prestigious university, the fellows have spent the semester focusing on new teaching techniques, curriculum development, and research in areas including animal health, feed quality and safety, phytosanitary measures, and grading and standards.
April 20, 2023
Helping Reduce Methane Emissions by Solving a Sticky Problem for U.S. Produce Exporters
With research and development funds provided by the FAS Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, FAS and ARS are working to produce compostable PLU labels. They are collaborating with the International Fresh Produce Association and Sinclair Systems International to meet the EU standards. The goal is to develop adhesives that are both food-safe and compostable. When achieved, this will allow American companies to export fruits and vegetables as usual while helping to decrease food waste and methane emissions.
March 19, 2023
USDA Delegation Visits Vietnam
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt visited Vietnam, February 27-March 1, to celebrate the country opening its...
February 28, 2023
EU Commissioner Gets First-Hand Look at U.S. Farming
Tom Vilsack and European Union Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski traveled to a family-owned and operated grain and vegetable farm in Maryland so the Commissioner could learn more about U.S. agriculture and its commitment to climate-smart, sustainable production.
February 14, 2023
Spreading Love Across the Globe with U.S. Foods
Regardless of where you live or what language you speak, treating that special someone in your life to delicious food is a universal act of love. If you are looking for ideas on how to show your love this Valentine’s Day, look no further. The U.S...
January 20, 2023
U.S. Hot Sauces Bring Heat to Ag Trade
In honor of National Hot Sauce Day, USDA-FAS is celebrating a category of U.S. food exports that come in small packages but pack a lot of flavors and often heat – condiments and sauces. In 2021, the export of U.S.-made condiments and sauces was valued at $2 billion.
December 22, 2022
Walnuts Will Knock Your Stockings Off This Holiday Season
Nothing says winter holiday season quite like walnuts. These incredible tree nuts have been part of winter celebrations for several millennia, their mild and creamy flavor and a soft texture making them a great choice for both sweet and savory holiday dishes. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service helps make sure that people all over the world can enjoy fresh walnuts during the holidays.
December 8, 2022
USDA Wraps Up Final Trade Mission of 2022
Staying true to its mission of expanding U.S. agricultural and food exports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service started the final month of 2022 with a bang. The Spain Agricultural Trade Mission was the largest and most...
December 1, 2022
Barbeque, Gumbo, Ice Cream and Team USA – America Leads with our Best at the FIFA World Cup
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is tapping into the uniting experiences of food and sports by shining a spotlight on high-quality, safe, delicious, and sustainably produced U.S. foods during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, underway in Qatar.