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GOOGLE LAUNCHES ‘FIND FOOD SUPPORT’ FOR AMERICANS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY –

Google is launching “Find Food Support” Tuesday— a “one-stop-shop” website for Americans experiencing food insecurity to find resources and assistance within their communities during their time of need. The website … Read More

CONSUMERS STILL WANT BEEF DIRECT FROM THE FARM –

A lot of consumers learned through the worst of the pandemic that while they might not always be able to count on their local grocery store for the essentials, a … Read More

NEW USDA RESOURCES TO PROMOTE REDUCTION OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE –

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond. (Business Insider)

IT’S SOME OF AMERICA’S RICHEST FARMLAND. BUT WHAT IS IT WITHOUT WATER? –

In America’s fruit and nut basket, water is now the most precious crop of all. That’s because farmers in California’s Central Valley, the country’s most lucrative agricultural belt, are confronting … Read More

SPECIALTY HONEY FARM FINDS SWEET NICHE –

Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. (Star Courier

FAST-FOOD CHICKEN CHAINS MAY SEE A SYSTEMIC SHIFT, AS HIGH COSTS FORCE COMPANIES TO FINALLY EMBRACE DARK MEAT –

Demand for chicken is still rising as brands compete in the chicken sandwich wars, but the meat has gotten more expensive. Experts predict a simple solution to alleviate this likely … Read More

U.S. SUPREME COURT BACKS REFINERIES IN BIOFUEL WAIVER DISPUTE –

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday made it easier for small oil refineries to win exemptions from a federal law requiring increasing levels of ethanol and other renewable fuels to … Read More

WICKED WEATHER HARMING LOCAL FARMING IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS – All of Central Illinois’ wicked weather is greatly affecting agriculture and farming in in the region, with some farmers saying 5-10% of their crops have already been washed away by the first few days of storms. (ABC)

All of Central Illinois’ wicked weather is greatly affecting agriculture and farming in in the region, with some farmers saying 5-10% of their crops have already been washed away by … Read More

INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK HAS $65 BILLION FOR UNIVERSAL BROADBAND –

The package would also provide $109 billion for roads and bridges as part of an overall $312 billion in new spending on roads, rail, waterways, and air transportation. (Successful Farming)

HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR, STEEL, ETHANOL LEAD THE RISE IN COMMODITIES PRICES –

HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR, STEEL, ETHANOL LEAD THE RISE IN COMMODITIES PRICES – Halfway through 2021, commodities such as steel and ethanol have seen impressive gains, though others have seen … Read More

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