…The National Immigration Law Center has information on immigrants and SNAP benefits, as does the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Both state the same qualification requirements noted by Representative Hayes. Sabrina Halvorson…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…U.S. ag exports with cargo space. The authority of the Federal Maritime Commission will also be bolstered to ensure American exporters are being treated fairly. “Undue burden to our food…
USDA: School Foods Offer Richest Source of Dairy in Children’s Diets
…old. These foods provided an average of 1.99 cups of dairy products per 1,000 calories consumed each day. Food sources are comprised of foods prepared at home and foods prepared…
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
…detrimental affect on domestic food security. “The global unrest that we’re seeing is a strong indicator of the troubles we can see here at home if we’re not careful about…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…about the nutrition needs of children and how hunger can impact life outcomes. “We know that food insecurity impacts a child’s ability to learn, to pay attention in school, and…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…and grains to the global market. Vilsack said the war affects countries around the world because of the lower production in Ukraine, but the U.S. may be able to help….
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…Food Safety. The California Fish and Game Commission voted to designate the bumblebees as endangered species in 2019 with a coalition of ag groups opposing the move. A Sacramento County…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
…$63 billion in total. Sales of organic non-food items increased seven percent in 2021, while food product sales increased by approximately two percent. The overall sales growth rate of two…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
…able to fulfill our mission,” Meloy said. “Basically, it comes down to helping kids understand where their food comes from.” The foundation creates a variety of resources, including an educational…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) are proving instrumental in strengthening local and regional food systems. The programs help support food purchasing…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…auto industry standpoint and semiconductor chips being from overseas, and then there’s a global breakdown that wreaks havoc in manufacturing. We’ve seen the same thing with supply chains at home,…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
As much as $300 million will be made available through a new Organic Transition Initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program is part of the Food System…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…the grill. Millions of people get sick each year because of a lack of food safety while grilling, but you don’t have to be one of them. The USDA offers…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
…strain of tomato spotted wilt virus are increasing in Sutter County. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided details on USDA’s framework for improving the food supply chain and transforming the…