Ranchers could gain new tools to rebuild the nation’s cattle herd, support regional meat processing, and reduce some of the…
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Bipartisan NC Food Access Bill Left Out of the Budget
A Bipartisan North Carolina bill would put $6 million into local food purchasing, farmers markets, and nutrition programs. Lawmakers across…
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SUN Bucks: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Virginia families who may qualify for summer grocery assistance have just over a week remaining to apply for the state’s…
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New USDA Cold Chain Grants Support Food Banks Nationwide
New USDA grants aim to help food banks and pantries handle more meat, dairy, eggs, produce, and other perishable foods—but…
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FDA approves breakthrough screwworm medicine for U.S. dogs
An FDA emergency authorization gives veterinarians another treatment option. Animal health officials respond to screwworm detections in Texas and New…
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New USDA Rule Tests The Meaning of Regenerative Farming
A new federal rule promoted as a market-based boost for regenerative agriculture could eventually create premiums for some farmers growing…
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NCDEQ Funds Recycling Repairs & New Facilities
On June 2, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced $25 million in grants to 16 local governments across…
Read MoreHow the New Farm Bill Alters Local Food System Funding
When the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) in May, much…
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Virginia Tech Secures $3.5M for New Composting Facility
BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has committed nearly $8 million to something most people don’t think…
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2026 Ag Report: New Rules Effective Today and This Year
January 1, 2026 | Regional Legislative & Market Outlook For farmers, meat producers, and market gardeners in the Appalachian Highlands,…
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