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NGA commits to increasing access to SNAP online purchases
NGA commits to increasing access to SNAP online purchases

National Grocers Association pledges to improve access to grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts by working to increase the number of retailers authorized for SNAP online purchases.

Trouble Shipping Grain And Feed Via Rail Far From Over, Concerns Now Growing About Possible Worker Strike At Harvest
Trouble Shipping Grain And Feed Via Rail Far From Over, Concerns Now Growing About Possible Worker Strike At Harvest

A potential stoppage on the nation's railways this fall is spurring concern, even after President Biden signed an executive order Sunday to keep U.S. rail traffic on track and the collective bargaining process going.

‘Perfect Storm’ Makes Restaurant Recovery A Long Haul
‘Perfect Storm’ Makes Restaurant Recovery A Long Haul

It’s calculated due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or long-term.

Brick Meets Click: 29% of U.S. households now using online grocery
Brick Meets Click: 29% of U.S. households now using online grocery

Retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click found in its most recent consumer survey that roughly 37.5 million U.S. households used online grocery services in the month of August.

#FarmON Concert featuring Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins and more.
#FarmON Concert is Tonight: Watch Live at 7 Central

Watch the #FarmON Concert benefiting the 4-H Fourward Fund with Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins and more. Watch a replay of the concert below.

Bayer, AI company start greenhouse vegetable project

Bayer is partnering with Israeli artificial intelligence data analytics company Prospera Technologies Inc. in a program the companies say will optimize profitability and sustainability of greenhouse growing.

Successful adoption of conservation ag practices is underway by farmers and retailers.
Retailers Pivotal To Farmer Adoption Of Conservation Ag, Says Research

A Trust In Food report showcases how some ag retailers and farmers are getting the job done.

Eggplant under field production.
Is Specialty Produce Headed For The Mid-Mississippi Delta?

Increased fruit and vegetable production in the region could be a boon to the economy.

Jennifer Tucker, deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, speaks Jan. 10 at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo.
USDA to propose 'game-changing' organic rule soon

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Significant new regulations are coming soon for the National Organic Program.

Conservation Agriculture Gains National Momentum
Conservation Agriculture Gains National Momentum

Farm Journal and foundational partners introduce America’s Conservation Ag Movement special edition of the magazine.

Once a tree is severely infected with huanglongbing, it will experience premature and excessive fruit drop, like this tree in a California grove.
Texas expands citrus greening quarantine area

The quarantined area for citrus greening disease in Texas has expanded to Brazoria and Galveston counties.

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New survey gives insight into who buys organic food
New survey gives insight into who buys organic food

Earthbound Farm surveyed more than 500 shoppers to learn about who is buying organic food, and the company found the organic shopper profile has shifted toward the mainstream.

Farmers Beat Steady Drum Of Support For Trump
Farmers Beat Steady Drum Of Support For Trump

Farmer support for President Donald Trump is holding steady to nudging slightly higher than it was a month ago, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse.

Blue Room a Hit at National FFA
Blue Room a Hit at National FFA

National FFA Convention rolls out the Blue Room. A 17,000 square foot interactive experience for attendees focusing on technology innovation.

Precision Weather Forecast Enables Turnkey Decision Making
Precision Weather Forecast Enables Turnkey Decision Making

Understory, a weather network, edge computing and machine-learning company, together with Monsanto, will provide localized weather information to Argentinian farmers.