USDA programs support small meat processing plants
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought the instability of the consolidated meat and poultry sectors into sharp focus. This has led to increased discussions, and some action, among consumers, producers, farm organizations,…
Read More...Report: Healthy soil, local food systems key for NM agriculture
Healthy soil is drought-resistant and produces more nutritious food. And New Mexico “could gain economically by building soil health and feeding its own people,” reads the “New Mexico Farm and Food…
Read More...Coronavirus-related disruptions in the beef supply chain have spurred changes. Will they last?
COVID-19-driven closures at meatpacking plants have resulted in lower prices for ranchers because of the growing number of cattle in the pipeline. On the other end of the supply chain,…
Read More...Opportunity stems from pandemic shortages
Fewer steps in any process can reduce the margin for error, and as the nation is facing significant challenges to its industrial food system highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic, it…
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