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School children will have a lot more options when it comes to their milk selection if the House of Representatives has its way.

Agri-Pulse is a trusted source in Washington, D.C., with the largest editorial team focused on food, fuel, fiber and farm policy coverage. Agri-Pulse presents a balanced perspective on a wide variety of issues.

In 2023, Indiana poultry farmers and businesses donated 200,000 pounds of duck, turkey and chicken and 172,000 dozen eggs to Hoosiers in need. Indiana farmers and businesses also donated $340,000 to organizations fighting food insecurity this year.

Pennsylvania hosts the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the country, and in 2024 will be celebrating state agriculture with the theme “Connecting Our Communities” at the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show — the Pennsylvania State Fair.

Agri-Pulse is a trusted source in Washington, D.C., with the largest editorial team focused on food, fuel, fiber and farm policy coverage. Agri-Pulse presents a balanced perspective on a wide variety of issues.

The Land Expo connects policy experts, climate specialists, economists, hedge funds and institutional investors with farm producers, land managers, family offices and others operating in epicenters of agriculture. The conference aims to be a resource for farm producers and ag real estate professionals for discussions related to the farm economy, land values, and investment vehicles for those who desire a more comprehensive knowledge of investing in land.

Retail Strategies set up a Retail Academy at Valdosta State University to help businesses with their operations.

FARMCON, subtitled "Conference for Creative Minds in Agriculture," bills itself as a two-day gathering of owners, founders, partners and entrepreneurs looking for new ideas and new practices.

The National Cotton Council of America hosts three days of individual reports, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and seminars designed help producers make key cotton production/marketing-related decisions. 

Houston-area food pantry operators have reported spikes in demand stemming from inflation and the ending of certain pandemic-related benefits. The president of the Houston Food Bank told KPRC 2 at least 1 million people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.