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Multiple studies have confirmed students across the country experienced significant learning loss during the pandemic. Now in Los Angeles, 108 community organizations and local agencies are sharing $7.8 million in grant money to help kids catch up. The California Community Foundation just announced the grants, as the final installment of a three-year program. ...

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants through the Independent Processor Assistance Program. Johnathan Hladik, policy director at the Center for Rural Affairs, said the agency is expected to distribute nearly $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to Nebraskans, in an effort to improve and expand the states meat-processing capabilities. "The program is designed to help our small and mid-sized meat lockers expand in the state," Hladi...

Congress wants to know what Americans would like to see in the next Farm Bill. Producer advocates in North Dakota say it is something everyone should pay attention to, while warning about talk of major cuts. The Farm Bill usually lasts five years and is currently set to expire in September 2023. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska livestock producers and meat processors continue to work diligently to strengthen the nation’s food supply. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will award approximately $9.8 million in Independent Processor Assistance Program Grants…

Two Midwestern states passed legislation hoping to boost the fortunes of small meat lockers. Both Iowa and Nebraska pushed grant money to these businesses, while Iowa also created a one-year community college program to teach people the butchery trade.

Nebraska state senators introduce new bills in the Legislature.

Some farmers are marketing steaks and hamburger directly to consumers, the pasture-to-plate approach. Others are bypassing large packers by establishing their own, smaller-scale packing plants.

OMAHA (DTN) — Aunbrea Zeleny and her family have been extremely busy in recent years. The family owns and operates the Oakland Meat Processing Plant located i

Agriculture news from across Wisconsin and beyond.

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews May 20, 2021 | 6:32 AM The Center for Rural Affairs is applauding Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers for their unanimous approval of bills to assist small meat processors and livestock producers as they work to clear obstacles brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Nebraska Legislative Bill (LB) 324 and Iowa House File (HF) 857 received final round approval Wednesday and now await signatures from Govs. Pete Ricketts and Kim Reynolds, respectively. “The COVID-19 pandemic ha...