The federal advisory committee will discuss production policies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will virtually host the third public meeting for urban agriculture on November 29. The…
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USDA Invests in School and Food Industry Partnerships
$50 million to be distributed by up to four non-governmental organizations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new initiative this month intended to create partnerships between…
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President Biden Pardons Turkeys
White House ceremony held in the Rose Garden. Each year since President Truman was in office, the National Turkey Federation has provided a turkey (or two) for the…
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 20 Percent More in 2022
American Farm Bureau tallies the rise in price due to inflation. The traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings will cost 20 percent more this year than a…
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USDA Secretary Announces Funding for Meat and Poultry Expansion
$73 million in grants for 21 projects to increase competition. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that $73 million is being made available to…
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USDA Expands Rural Partners Network to North Carolina
Five community networks have been added to the interagency program. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the addition of several North Carolina communities to the Rural…
Read MoreThanksgiving Turkeys to Cost More This Year
Supply is also expected to be low. Between avian flu, inflation, and supply chain challenges, Thanksgiving turkeys will be both hard to find and more expensive than ever. When…
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Discrimination
Lending programs are the focus of desired feedback. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened up public comment last week, requesting input on how to best assist farmers…
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USDA to Fund Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights recent supply chain disruptions to show the necessity. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled a new federal grant initiative called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program,…
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USDA Aids Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts
Offers assistance for farmers, ranchers, animals, and residents, particularly in Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make disaster assistance…
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