The Biden administration continues to pour funding into expanding meat processing capacity, predominantly from the $1 billion of funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in early 2021. Now that money is closer to being in the hands of those looking to address the vulnerabilities of the meat supply chain. (Feedstuffs)  

Walmart said Tuesday that it is investing in vertical farming company Plenty and plans to carry the start-up’s leafy greens in all California stores later this year. With the move, the country’s largest grocer is diving into a trendy area of food tech that brings farm produce closer to customers’ kitchen tables. (CNBC)  

A California court halted the enforcement of Proposition 12 on Monday, moving back enforcement of the animal-welfare law to six months after rules are finalized. (DTN)

For a brief moment over the weekend, west suburban Hinsdale became the center of an internet viral moment involving inflation, burritos, wealth and privilege. (Chicago Tribune)

U.S. ethanol stocks increased 681,000 barrels to 23.59 million barrels for the week ended Jan. 14, a 48-week high, including record inventories in the Midwest, according to the Energy Information Administration. (AgWeb)

The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. (Associated Press)