American dairy farmers and the NFL have teamed up to spotlight youth wellness.
The recent “Taste of the Draft” event was held amid the 90th NFL Draft and drew hundreds of attendees to downtown Green Bay in support of child nutrition.
GENYOUth CEO Ann Marie Krautheim spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the event, some of the highlights, and the importance of promoting dairy products.
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Cattle imports from Mexico remain stalled amid the New World screwworm outbreak. At the same time, Tyson closures add pressure on Nebraska producers and markets ahead of the USDA’s upcoming Cattle on Feed Report.
Strong demand supports sweet potatoes, but grading challenges and rising costs weigh on returns for Southeastern growers.
Tyson’s capacity cuts weaken local basis, tighten kill space, and heighten dependence on imports, signaling more volatility for producers.
Low farmer shares reflect deep consolidation across the food chain, keeping producer returns thin even as retail food prices remain high.
These “USDA Foods” are provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) nutrition assistance programs, including food banks that operate The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and are a vital component of the nation’s food safety net.
