A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…a press release. “These investments are a critical component of President Biden’s Executive Order on competition and represent an important step forward in achieving a more diverse and secure food…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-02-21
…as September kicks off, considerations for corn silage feed when drought impacts production and federal support and spending being blamed more than market concentration for food inflation. Tune in to…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…little like a potato. Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, used for food, medicine, boat building, and to prevent erosion of hillsides. All parts of the tree are used, and…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…ranchers and processors are the world’s best and global demand for their products is a testament to their quality, safety and commitment to sustainability and has led to a projected…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…play a pivotal role in providing fresh, local and healthful food and fiber to our nation.” Recent reports from RMA detail some of the enhancements made for insurance options for…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…drought could have long-term impacts on our food supply, wildlife, and the livelihoods of Americans across the Western U.S.” NBC News says the letter supports a similar request this month…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Food and Agriculture Karen Ross spoke to the work being done to prepare the next generation of farm employees and what will be needed moving forward. There was also a…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…abundance of food. Grassley also says, “Every day that passes without qualified leadership in these positions means the U.S. is playing without a full team against our competitors. Agriculture trade…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is being updated to provide support for contract producers left out of previous relief efforts. Livestock and poultry producers along with producers…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…addressing food insecurity through the program to apply for reimbursements for eligible dairy donations. “The benefits of the Dairy Donation Program are twofold – it supplements other financial support for…