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Universal Meals Program and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Mandates such as California’s Universal Meals Program already provide funding to improve access to nutritious meals served to public-school students, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
The 2026 School Nutrition Snapshot
California Ag Today
Four key insights into what’s influencing children’s diets and well-being today.
Real sugar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho lawmakers have approved a measure that asks the federal government to use real sugar in school meals rather than artificial sweeteners.
Florida Seeks New Partners to Feed Kids Through Summer BreakSpot
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida agriculture officials are calling on community groups to help deliver free summer meals to children in low-income families.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and Ethanol Exports Climb in August
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Federal trade data shows, U.S. ethanol exports climbed sharply in August, driven by record sales to Canada and the European Union.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
Peanuts Make a Comeback in School Lunchrooms
Southeast Regional Ag News
Three districts, including one in Georgia, show how peanuts can return safely with the right precautions.
Idaho Potato Days
Idaho Ag Today
Participants at this year’s Potato Days festival in Meridian will have a chance to witness, or be part of, two world records.
Florida’s Next Top Chef? Entries Open for Florida Future Chef 2025!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida students ages 7–13 can now enter a statewide cooking competition celebrating fresh Florida ingredients, creativity, and school meal inspiration—with a chance to win up to $5,000 in college savings.
Mercy Chefs Feed Helene Victims and Helene Impacts Every Crop
The Agribusiness Update
Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, is serving hot, chef-prepared meals to the victims, volunteers, and first responders of Hurricane Helene, and floodwaters from Hurricane Helene swamped the Southern U.S., with virtually every commodity impacted.
Pasteurization Destroys HPAI and USDA on Healthy School Meals
The Agribusiness Update
FDA confirms pasteurization of milk destroys harmful pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America's children through school meals.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
New Nutrition Standards Proposed for School Meals
Southeast Regional Ag News
At the USDA Conversation on Healthy School Meals Roundtable, Vilsack says, “Our commitment to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share – keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential.”
Russia-Ukraine Grain Export Deal and Deere Clean Air Act Violations
The Agribusiness Update
Russia and Ukraine sign deal to reopen grain exports, and John Deere accused of violating Clean Air Act.
Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.
Adopting Technology in Ag and Livestock Loss Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers adopting technology, and livestock producers who experienced losses during pandemic can apply for assistance.
Online Grocery Sales Higher and USDA School Lunch Flexibilities
The Agribusiness Update
Online grocery sales near record highs, and USDA issues broad range of flexibilities for school meal programs this fall.