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October 8, 2026
Agricultural Expert Joseph Glauber Has Won Lifetime AwardThe Council for Agricultural Science & Technology honored the economist for his career-long contributions to food policy.
October 8, 2026
Fungal Mold Identified in Northeast Cheese ProductionMicrobiologists found specific fungi causing rind damage and high toxin levels, prompting new cave temperature guidelines.
October 7, 2026
Black Garlic Emerged as Top Flavor Trend for 2027As retail accessibility grows, half of surveyed U.S. adults have expressed interest in trying the ingredient.
October 7, 2026
Kim Novak Announced Plans for Body CompostingThe 93-year-old actor shared that she wants her remains turned into trees after she passes away.
October 7, 2026
USDA Announced Credit Guarantees for Fiscal Year 2027The program supports U.S. agricultural exports by providing credit guarantees for international buyers.
October 7, 2026
United States Wood Pellet Exports Declined in AugustThe U.S. exported over 900,000 metric tons of wood pellets in August, marking a monthly decrease in output.
October 7, 2026
USDA Will Increase Listeria Testing in 2027New environmental sampling plans for ready-to-eat facilities aim to improve safety following recent Listeria outbreaks.
October 7, 2026
New Soil Carbon Framework Has Been CertifiedA new industry standard now governs soil carbon removals for millions of hectares of U.S. grazing land.
October 7, 2026
East Coast Broccoli Harvest Will Increase SupplyAs domestic production ramps up, shoppers may see a shift in availability and market pricing.
October 7, 2026
Mission Produce Has Adopted Fair Trade CertificationThe company has committed to Fair Trade standards for its avocado program following its acquisition of Calavo Growers.
