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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.
USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students
The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.
Alabama Farm-City Awards and NASS Wheat Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
Present and future ag generations were honored at Farm-City Awards in Birmingham, and USDA's National Ag Statistic Services is out with the 2023/24 wheat estimates.
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.”
Where There's School Lunch, There's Ag in the School
Southeast Regional Ag News
Diane Pratt-Heavner, director of media relations with the School Nutrition Association, says farmers have played a big part in nutritious school meals for a long time.
School Nutrition Programs Receive Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Sonny Perdue Looks Back Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
Sonny Perdue Looks Back Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
New Red Kiwifruit in California and Derecho Damage Drone Assessment
The Agribusiness Update
California growers out with new red or gold fleshed Kiwifruit, and RCIS and Zurich assemble team to address derecho damage claims with drones.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
USDA Feeds School Children and California Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
USDA School Meal Changes and Trump Popularity Poll
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to school meal programs, and Trump's popularity climbs to new highs in Farm Journal Pulse Poll.
U.S. Beef to Japan and USDA Pig Testing
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and Japan agree to eliminate Japan's longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef, and USDA working on plan to test pigs in the even African Swine Fever is found in U.S.
Food Stamp Loopholes and Meat Labeling Battle
The Agribusiness Update
Foundation for Government Accountability claims closing food stamp loopholes will NOT unfairly penalize children on school lunch program, and meat labeling argument continues.
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
Land & Livestock Report
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
Trump's First Year Review and School Meal Flexibility Rule
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump's first year gets mixed reviews from Ag sector, and USDA approves School Meal Flexibility Rule.
USDA Holds Changes to School Lunches and FFA Questions Perdue
The Agribusiness Update
USDA holds back changes to school lunch requirements for less salt and more whole wheat, and FFA members use conference call to question Ag Secretary.