Purdue Consumer Survey Deals with Food Concerns
The Purdue University Consumer Food Insights is a monthly survey conducted by the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability. The information is used to track trends and changes in consumer food demand and food sustainability behaviors.
USDA Opens Applications for Discrimination Assistance
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for Discrimination Financial Assistance. It’s a new program and an important step in delivering on USDA’s commitment to
OLI Urges People to Add Safety Near Tracks and Trains to Their Holiday and Winter Travel Plans
WASHINGTON, DC, December 14, 2023 – During this season of holiday journeys and winter adventures, it’s crucial to understand the importance of making safe choices around railroad tracks and trains. Rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) urges everyone
Agrimatics Announces Integration Partnership with Case IH and New Holland
Saskatoon, December 14, 2023 – Agrimatics, an industry leader in mobile-based agricultural technology, is thrilled to announce an integration in partnership with Case IH and New Holland, both of which are brands of CNH Industrial. This integration
Finalists Named in Minnesota Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet
EAGAN, Minn. – Fourteen students from colleges across the state will compete in the state discussion meet at the 2024 Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion (LEAP) Conference on Feb. 2-3 in Fargo/Moorhead. Students advanced to the
USDA Reminds Specialty Crop Growers of Deadline to Apply for Assistance for 2023 On-Farm Food Safety Expenses
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop growers that assistance is available for producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food safety certification through
Hyde-Smith Seeks Additional USDA Purchase of Gulf Shrimp
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve a request for additional federal purchases of wild-caught shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico. In a letter issued Thursday, Hyde-Smith
Minnesota Conservation Leaders Celebrate $25 Million Federal Grant to Accelerate Soil Health Practices
Bloomington, Minn. – Conservationists from across the state celebrated a new $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at a signing ceremony with state and federal officials Tuesday. The Regional