Three in 10 Americans shrug at higher food prices — survey
Americans say food prices are not rising as rapidly as the government reports and 31 percent of them say they have made little or no change in their shopping habits in response to inflation, said Purdue University. But expectations of food inflation are on the rise, according to the Consumer Food Insights survey.
‘Now is the time’ to make school meals free for all kids, anti-hunger advocates say
All American public school children are currently able to get school meals for free, thanks to temporary waivers that allowed schools to serve free meals during the pandemic. And while those waivers look set to expire at the end of June, the pandemic has served as a trial run for making school meals permanently free for all students, regardless of income.
Reward ‘early innovators’ of climate-smart farming, report says
The government and private sector will have roles in maintaining the progress made by the pioneers of climate-smart agriculture, said a group of experts working through the AGree farm-policy initiative on Tuesday.
Today’s Quick Hits
Trevino nixed at USTR: The White House will withdraw its nomination of California agriculture executive Elaine Trevino for chief agricultural negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and may place her at USDA instead, said an unnamed administration official. (Politico)
Russia bombs ag targets: The Ukrainian government is offering loan guarantees of up to $1.5 million so farmers can plant spring crops at the same time intelligence officials say the Russian military has bombed warehouses of agricultural equipment. (Successful Farming)
Iowa ag-gag law overturned: Iowa violated the free-speech guarantee of the Constitution by enacting a law that criminalized deceptive access by animal rights activists to factory farms, ruled U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)
‘Local’ tastes better: In taste tests, consumers gave the highest ratings to hamburgers that were described as “locally sourced,” although all the patties in the test came from the same batch, said Kansas State University researchers. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Harris to talk broadband: In a trip that was postponed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Sunset, Louisiana, a small town 60 miles west of Baton Rouge, on Friday to discuss federal funding for high-speed internet. (Ag Insider)
