The $200 million will “provide much-needed financing to independent meat and poultry processors to start up and expand operations,” said USDA. The program will provide grants of up to $15 million to qualifying recipients that will use the funding to create a revolving loan fund to finance capacity expansion.

Take a virtual crop tour across farm country, without leaving your chair. You can leave a comment and even include a photo from your farm fields.

Forecasting the demand and facilitating the flow of crop inputs has changed the way these businesses are operating.

You can expect food prices to rise even more. Details about how much, in today's AgDay Minute.