USDA Coordinating Infant Formula Distribution

Department working with manufacturers to get formula to WIC families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreed to extend flexible funding in the distribution of infant formula to…

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Tentative Railroad Labor Deal Reached

President Biden calls it a “big win.” A handshake deal was reached on Thursday morning between unions and major railroads. President Biden’s administration had held negotiation discussions for…

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Administration Urges Railroad Union Resolution

Railroad shutdown could cost $2 billion per day. President Biden’s administration is getting involved in assisting railroad companies and railroad unions to reach a deal to avoid a…

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USDA Regional Food Business Centers to Receive $400 Million

Funding helps underserved regions. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the availability of approximately $400 million to supply technical assistance, capacity-building services, and vital local and regional food…

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Operation Fly Formula Transports Continue to Arrive in U.S.

Four deliveries of Kendamil were made over Labor Day weekend. Four more flights for Operation Fly Formula transported 101,335 pounds of Kendamil EU Organic First Infant Milk Stage…

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FDA Advises Against Use of Mother’s Touch Formula

 Infant formula has been marketed without FDA testing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a general warning this week against the use of Mother’s Touch Formula to…

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USDA Extends Food Program Waivers for Baby Formula

Secretary says families need the flexibility to access formula. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that the expiration dates are being extended for baby formula…

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USDA Investing Millions in Organic Farming

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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