Report: 2 Million Participants Could be Turned Away From WIC
More than two months into fiscal year 2024, Congress has yet to provide additional funding for hunger programs. Additional funding is for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program in 2024, according to the
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults Increased in 2022
In 2022, 9.1 percent of U.S. households with adults aged 65 and older were food insecure at some time during the year. The prevalence of food insecurity in households with adults aged 65 and older in 2022
USDA Signs Agreement with AFA to Prepare Young People for Careers in Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Agriculture Future of America. The MOU formalizes a partnership to promote the common goals of strengthening the future competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. agriculture industry
Growth Energy Voices Support for Ohio Tax Credit for Higher Biofuel Blends
COLUMBUS, OHIO—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, submitted testimony today to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to
Congress Sends Marshall, Boozman, Manchin, King Legislation Authorizing Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp to President’s Desk
Washington, D.C. – Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use
Minnesota Farm Bureau to Host its Inaugural Urban Agriculture Conference
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is excited to announce its inaugural Urban Ag Conference, set for Saturday, January 13, 2024. This conference is made possible by a grant from the USDA Urban, Indoor and
NSP Announces 2023 Sorghum Yield Contest Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 12, 2023) — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 National Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Stewartsville, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest yield at
32nd Lamb Bonanza to Showcase Sheep Industry During SDSU Basketball Game
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 32nd Annual Lamb Bonanza will showcase the integral role of the lamb and wool industry in South Dakota while supporting the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits with an afternoon of basketball. The Lamb
UK Researcher Unraveling the Mystery of a Potential Global Agricultural Threat in Kentucky and Beyond
By Jordan Strickler LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2023) — In 2011, agricultural science turned its focus to a major concern – the detection of wheat blast in the United States. Fast-acting and potentially devastating, wheat blast is caused by a
MN Wheat to Tackle Strategic Planning
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn. — As the ever-changing wheat landscape evolves, so to must MN Wheat. That’s why the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research & Promotion Council are convening to discuss the strategic