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A Black-Led Agricultural Community Takes Shape in Maryland

Civil Eats

Creative, Collaborative Financing Without Dirt Capital Partners and Foodshed Capital , this next chapter might not have been possible. Each—from Steward to Iroquois Valley to RSF Social Finance —uses a different approach to give a leg up to farmers who might not otherwise qualify for financing.

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From Livestock to Lion’s Mane, the Latest From the Transfarmation Project

Civil Eats

While some of Transfarmation’s farmers have laid a lot of groundwork, the path between feeding livestock and misting mushroom substrate was always bound to be muddy. The post From Livestock to Lion’s Mane, the Latest From the Transfarmation Project appeared first on Civil Eats. I’m not going to lose anything.” I see that as my role.

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The Shrimp on Your Table Has a Dark History

Civil Eats

It’s the first time that the virus—which has been circulating in wild birds and poultry the U.S. Experts fear that the flu could have been transmitted through “poultry litter,” a type of cattle feed that contains poultry excrement, spilled feed, feathers, and other waste scraped off the floors of poultry barns.

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Letter Urging the Opening of Mexico International Rail Crossings

NASDA

Regrettably, we must inform you that Mexico’s livestock and poultry industry is already running low on feed. If the crossings are not immediately reopened, Mexican livestock and poultry producers will need to begin making decisions that could include depopulating animals for humanitarian reasons.

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Strengthening Local Processing Act – Critical Reasons for Support in the Farm Bill

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Building an array of financing options can enable different processors to provide more diverse services for producers as well. It would do so by creating incentives for states to create their own Meat and Poultry Inspection programs, or if they already do – incentivize them to join the Cooperative Interstate Shipping program.

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How to Write a Business Plan For Your Farm

Farmbrite

Business Concept : Clearly state the type of crop or livestock you will raise. Is it beef cattle, dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, etc? Where will you keep track of your finances? Cost - Financial Projections: In this section of your farm business plan, you will think about and write out your plan for your farm finances.

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FAPRI outlook shows downward shifts in farm income, commodity prices

Todays Farmer Magazine

Still, there’s no question farm finances are much tighter than they were just two years ago.” For livestock producers, lower prices for corn and soybeans reduce feed costs, offsetting price and demand challenges. . Hog, poultry and milk prices all declined in 2023 as demand weakened.