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Guidelines, strategies, regulations, resolutions and agreements, at the international, regional, national and subnational levels that configure the actions of the State.

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Caribbean lags: 45% of SDG targets regressing
the Caribbean has the lowest share of targets on track for fulfillment (13%), compared to 19% in South America and 18% in Central America and Mexico. Some 45% of Caribbean targets show stagnation or regression — the highest share among the three su...
LAC on track to meet only 19% of SDG targets
the region is on track to meet only 19% of the 2030 Agenda targets at the current pace — down from 23% estimated the previous year. Some 42% of targets are advancing in the right direction but too slowly, while 39% are stagnant or regressing compar...
FAO: 40-day conflict may cut fertilizer applicatio
FAO's Maximo Torero warns that high fertilizer costs and prolonged conflict may force farmers to cut inputs and plantings. A 20% reduction in fertilizers could slash yields by 25%, as costs now consume half of smallholder budgets.
FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March
Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025. Both increases are linked to rising energy costs driven by the Iran war and disruptions ...
FAO: Food Price Index rises 2.4% in March
FAO's Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March 2026, reaching its highest level since September of the previous year. The increase reflects the impact of higher energy costs linked to the Iran war, which disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and pushed crude ben...

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USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations

In 2022, the USDA published two updated guides that facilitate access to federal resources and services for Tribal Nations, citizens, and Native American organizations. The USDA Resource Guide for Ame...

NIFA Funds Tribal Programs to Support Learning, Health & Opportunity

The USDA, through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), funds programs that promote learning, health, and opportunity in tribal communities, investing approximately $28 million in 202...

Ministerial Agreement 063: Technical Guide for the Use of Seeds or Crops Obtained Through Precision Breeding Techniques

The Ministerial Agreement establishes a technical guide that defines the procedure to determine if a seed or crop obtained through precision breeding techniques can be registered as a conventional org...

National Fruit Program of El Salvador - Market Opportunities Study for Fresh and Processed Fruits

The National Fruit Program of El Salvador (MAG-FRUTAL ES) conducted a market study to identify commercial opportunities for native and tropical processed fruits in the Salvadoran market. The program h...

National Fruit Program of El Salvador (FRUTAL ES) - Work Report 2000-2003

The National Fruit Program of El Salvador (FRUTAL ES) is a social investment executed by IICA with resources from ANTEL privatization, which seeks to diversify agriculture in the fruit area. During th...

Technical guidelines for comprehensive care of children under 10 years of age El Salvador

This policy framework establishes technical guidelines for comprehensive care of children from birth to 10 years old in El Salvador, based on the IMCI strategy (Integrated Management of Childhood Illn...

For educators and community leaders

This resource presents a compilation of programs, initiatives, and educational materials promoted by the USDA for youth development in agriculture, science, nutrition, and leadership in the United Sta...

U.S. Food Systems

The document "Pathways to More Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive U.S. Food Systems" presents the USDA's vision and actions to strengthen U.S. food systems, focusing on food security, healthy diets...

USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty

The USDA introduces resources and agreements for the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, promoting traditional foodways and improving the health of Native American communities. It includes manuals...

Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation

This informational article recounts the experience at the Northeast Regional Equity Convention, organized by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, focused on urban agriculture and f...

Stepping Outside the Classroom to Learn Lessons for Life

This informative article highlights the Every Kid Outdoors program, providing free access passes to 4th and 5th graders for over 2,000 federal natural sites. It emphasizes how early outdoor experience...

USDA and National Urban League Partner to Promote Equity, Increase Nutrition Security, and Expand Services in Underserve...

This informative article presents the Memorandum of Understanding between USDA and the National Urban League to strengthen equity and improve nutrition security in underserved communities. The partner...