Articles by tag: USDA
In its much-anticipated reveal, Pro Farmer has released its most recent U.S. soy bean and corn estimates for 2022, revealing some opposing narratives for both crops in comparison to what the USDA had previously reported. Utilizing crop tour data from nearly 3,400 crops across seven Midwestern states in the U.S., more thorough studies done by […]
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Independent Grocers to Build SNAP Ecommerce Programs with New USDA Grant
In a win for U.S. consumers and grocers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service is seeking applications for a $5 million competitive grant to help expand the number of independent retailers and grocers accepting supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits for online shopping. With approximately 41.5 million people participating in the SNAP program […]
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USDA Invests $72M in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $72 million in grants to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. These investments will benefit more than 12 million rural residents. “Increasing access to telemedicine and distance learning is critical to building healthier and more […]
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3 Products Leading American Agriculture In 2019
It has been a tumultuous year for American agriculture companies. Historic rainfall and international supply chain uncertainty has altered traditional import and export levels. However, this industry is still exporting more than $100 billion annually, and is predicted to easily clear that number this year. Here are the three categories of exports leading to that […]