The service branch recently responded to Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska. Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department of Homeland Security found an innovative way to pay U.S.…
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USDA Opens Farm to School Grant Applications
State and local agencies can apply for funding before December 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested up to $18 million into the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm…
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USDA to Purchase $230 Million in U.S.-Grown Foods for Nutrition Aid
The program is intended to support American farmers and boost food access through Section 32. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to purchase up to $230…
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HHS Secretary Announces More State SNAP Programs Joining MAHA
Oklahoma and Louisiana are the most recent adopters of healthier options. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been touring the United States on a…
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DOJ Charges Six Individuals in $66 Million Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
A former USDA employee was key to accessing and registering false codes at EBT terminals. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged six individuals with running a fraud…
Read MoreUSDA to Require Full State Data Sharing for SNAP Oversight
Secretary Rollins says her department is focused on “appropriate and lawful participation.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently announced new requirements for…
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USDA Commends Dairy Industry for Removing Artificial Colors from School Lunch Program
The changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins commended the International Dairy Foods Association on its voluntary commitment to remove artificial…
Read MoreUSDA Strengthens SNAP Eligibility Verification
New guidance directs states to enhance identity and immigration checks in response to Executive Order on benefit eligibility. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Acting Deputy Under Secretary for…
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Three States Request USDA Waivers to Remove Candy, Soda from SNAP
The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…
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West Virginia Collaborates with HHS to Ban Harmful Food Dyes in Schools
The state has also partnered with federal officials to promote healthier nutrition choices and limit soda purchases under SNAP. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.…
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