agriculture
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.
With water projects in West Bank and Gaza, U.S. cultivates hope
The U.S. is connecting Palestinians to water treatment systems that keep people safe and promote jobs. The possibility for peace is growing in the process.
World Food Prize laureate scores gains for African farmers
From humble roots, former Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina boosted crops and farmers' incomes. Now he's won the prestigious World Food Prize.