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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.”
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.
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.
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
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.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
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.
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.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to school meal programs, and Trump's popularity climbs to new highs in Farm Journal Pulse Poll.
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.
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.
Land & Livestock Report
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump's first year gets mixed reviews from Ag sector, and USDA approves School Meal Flexibility Rule.
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.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Schools in Washington State may be able to get a free potato bar.
Fruit Grower Report
Labor and Industries has released a new guidance on paying for rest and lunch breaks for piece rate workers.
Northwest Report
Farmers are getting together to help the hungry this summer...and it looks like it could be another bad fire season.