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How is the butter shortage in Europe affecting the world?

In Europe, where the market changes seasonally, the availability of milk cream boosts in November and December as milk production increases and fresh demand decreases. However, demand for cheese in the European Union is expected to put a strain on butter supply… Butter According to dairy supplier Maxum Foods, which …

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US farm bill seeks to boost production while offering farmers affordable financing…

Agriculture, food, related industries contribute over $1.5T, accounting for 5.6% of US GDP, official figures show, while creating 22M jobs… The US farm bill, a package of legislation to support the country’s agriculture, stands out as a leading mechanism in agricultural production worldwide, providing farmers with financing, conservation, and more, …

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USDA awards 300 million dollars to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture…

Press release… Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating 300 million dollars to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe. Secretary Vilsack launched RAPP …

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USDA SECRETARY TOM VILSACK ASKS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INVESTIGATE CROP INPUT PRICES!

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack wants the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure seed companies and other input suppliers are not using their market power and current conditions to raise prices unfairly. “It’s important for us to ask questions about whether all of these increases, every penny of these increases, is …

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WHITE HOUSE PLANS TOUGHER ACTION ON MEAT INDUSTRY!

White House plans tougher action while blaming 4 biggest companies in meat industry. WASHINGTON… Rising meat prices at US supermarkets have become the subject of increasing debate, with the blame being placed on key companies in the industry along with the COVID-19 pandemic. While US grocery prices have been on …

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

Press release… WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 – 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.According to USDA research, the average family of four wastes nearly $1,500 worth of food each year. And the …

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“AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN RURAL AMERICA”

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act… WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Congress. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature. …

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