agriculture
Tools of modern science help farmers feed a hungry world
Scientists agree genetically engineered foods are safe to eat and help feed a growing world. Learn more about them.
U.S.-backed agriculture project brings fresh hope to Fijians
Learn how a U.S.-backed project helps farmers recover from a devastating tropical cyclone, resulting in Fiji’s first-ever certified-organic, farm-to-table restaurant.
Turning plants into fuel
Four U.S. research centers are developing technologies that can turn certain plants — such as switchgrass, poplar or sorghum — into biofuels.
This coffee is certified ‘female’
City Girl Coffee is the only U.S. brand that buys its beans exclusively from female coffee farmers. Learn more about an international movement to empower women farmers and expand their market share.
U.S. agricultural producers have their eyes on India
Agricultural business leaders and government officials from the U.S. traveled to India to meet with their counterparts and strengthen trade ties.
U.S. and Brazil deepen trade ties
A U.S. government-sponsored international trade mission opens doors and delivers results for American agricultural exporters.
From pumpkins to profits — a Ugandan success story
Since getting a solar dryer using a U.S. grant, Fatuma Namatosi has produced 1.5 million kilograms of pumpkin products and taught farmers to grow pumpkins.
Thanksgiving turkey stops by the White House before going to college
Each year in the U.S., the president kicks off the winter holiday season in an official "turkey pardoning" ceremony in the White House's Rose Garden.
Growing peace in the Middle East through olive oil
A U.S.-backed project unites Palestinian and Israeli olive oil producers and distributors to learn and share experiences while promoting peace.