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No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
New American Peanut Council President and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council has named "Luke" Blaustein as its next president and CEO, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
Florida's Ag Lending Proposal and New Bird Flu Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlights Florida Farm Bill proposal to protect Florida’s farmers and ranchers from lending discrimination from financial institutions, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.
Climate Partnership Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse introduces the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act that would allocate funding for land-grant institutions to work with farmers to boost climate practices.
Meatpacking Masks Dropped and NFU Holds Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Mask mandates dropped at meatpacking facilities, and National Farmers Union holds annual convention.
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.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.
Bringing Farm Fresh Food To Local Institutions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
SMNW is researching investment opportunities in ag production, aggregation, processing and distribution that can serve the institutional market, bringing fresh regional food to those who need it most.
Connecting Farm Fresh Food To Local Institutions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Slow Money NW project aims to invest in bringing farm fresh food to local institutions.