Initiative is part of the American Rescue Plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday details of an up to $300 million investment in an Organic Transition Initiative.…
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USDA Will Hold Its Second Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair
Businesses and universities join government agencies to showcase developments and advances. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold its second virtual USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation…
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USDA Extends Formula Flexibility for WIC Program
Additional cost for formula will be covered above the original program funding. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last month that it will be extending flexible formula options…
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USDA Invites Public to Second Urban Agriculture Meeting
Federal Advisory Committee will discuss urban conservation and new focus areas. Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an invitation for urban agriculture enthusiasts to attend a…
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Poultry Processors Settle Claims with Justice Department
Three companies agree to pay workers $84 million in restitution Major poultry processors Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice on…
Read MoreSecretaries Blinken and Raimondo Co-Host Supply Chain Forum
17 countries joined the United States in discussions. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo co-hosted a two-day supply chain forum with…
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Bipartisan Legislators Warn of Emerging Bioweapons
They urge legislation to support personal privacy and food security. Representative Jason Crow of Colorado stated at last week’s Aspen Security Summit that Russia and China are developing…
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USDA Invests in Agricultural Workforce Training
$14 million channeled toward meat processing resiliency The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this month that they will be providing the meat processing sector with $14 million for…
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Five More Formula Shipments Arrive from Overseas
HHS reports Fly Formula flights to total 47 by July 22. The first of five emergency infant formula deliveries arrived from Singapore to Chicago O’Hare International Airport this…
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Russia and Ukraine Sign Grain Export Deal
White House responds to the agreement that will increase the global food supply. Russia and Ukraine have signed separate deals with the United Nations and Turkey to export…
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