Agriculture
Sowing seeds of entrepreneurship in rural Tanzania
Learn how a U.S.-backed program is helping farmers like Elinesi Mpyanga find new ways to grow as an agricultural trainer and businesswoman in Tanzania.
PepsiCo wins award for stewardship of India’s water
Learn how Award for Corporate Excellence winner PepsiCo is working with farmers and communities in India to shore up a scarce and vital resource: water.
U.S. company works to boost Ugandan farmers’ yields
The 2019 Award for Corporate Excellence winner is a U.S.-led agribusiness partnering with Ugandan farmers to sustainably boost crop yields.
How the U.S. increases food security by helping female farmers
A U.S. government initiative continues to help countries increase agricultural production and nutrition, one community at a time.
In U.S. fields, these farmers connect to their Chinese roots
Many people of Chinese heritage in the U.S. are turning to farming, choosing what crops to grow based on personal interests as well as market demand.
‘Made in USA’ food and drink sell in Taiwan
Learn what happened on the first U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to Taipei and why Taiwan is a solid market for U.S. agricultural products.
A ‘Fitbit’ for cows boosts ag production
U.S. technology that helps U.S. farmers monitor their cattle's health also is being used on cows in Brazil, sheep in Norway and camels in Saudi Arabia.
Free market system makes U.S. world leader in agriculture [video]
Secretary Pompeo emphasizes America's global leadership in agriculture during a trip to Iowa and notes U.S. generosity in food donations.
The next generation of U.S. agricultural know-how
American youth organization 4-H recognizes future leaders in the U.S. agricultural community with the Youth in Action Award. See how they won.