Google is launching “Find Food Support” Tuesday— a “one-stop-shop” website for Americans experiencing food insecurity to find resources and assistance within their communities during their time of need. The website is expected to feature a Google Maps locator tool to allow people to search for their nearest food bank, food pantry, or school meal program pickup site within their communities. (FOX Business)

A lot of consumers learned through the worst of the pandemic that while they might not always be able to count on their local grocery store for the essentials, a direct-to-the-farm connection was a coveted alternative. For many cattle producers, those sales opportunities continue to grow. (DTN)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond. (Business Insider)

In America’s fruit and nut basket, water is now the most precious crop of all. That’s because farmers in California’s Central Valley, the country’s most lucrative agricultural belt, are confronting an exceptional drought. Across the state, reservoir levels are dropping and electric grids are at risk if hydroelectric dams don’t get enough water to produce power. (New York Times)

Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. (Star Courier

Demand for chicken is still rising as brands compete in the chicken sandwich wars, but the meat has gotten more expensive. Experts predict a simple solution to alleviate this likely temporary problem: chains might start selling and promoting dark meat. (Business Insider)