U.S. Department Of Agriculture

Food deliveries to low-income native households across the country have been disrupted due to “supply chain issues” and “national warehouse delays” according to federal officials.

FARE is an acronym for Food Agriculture Restaurants and Establishments. The nonprofit trade association advocates for Idaho farmers, ranchers, food and beverage producers, plus independent restaurants, bars and grocers.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told western governors this week that he’s concerned about consolidation in food production. Farm sector income reached record highs in 2022, but the number of farms continues to decline and the average farm size is increasing.

The new US Department of Agriculture income limits for free and reduced school lunches have been raised to reflect inflation.

It concentrates U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation funding in areas important for animals.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside about $400 million to help communities recovering from disasters like floods and wildfires, and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Montana are set to receive funding.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, a voluntary program that pays landowners and agricultural producers to maintain grass habitats critical for local ecosystems.

A drive-through wildlife park in eastern Idaho was found to be violating federal and state regulations in the last year. Under a new state law, it’ll have less oversight.

The 2022 Census of Agriculture is due to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by mail or online by Feb. 6.

The investments come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program.