Details have not been released regarding how long the suspension will last after a warehouse of food was reportedly destroyed. The State Department announced that it has suspended…
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USDA Funds Research Projects Focused on Diet and Chronic Disease Prevention
Grants support data-driven approaches to nutrition and long-term health outcomes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $4.8 million to seven…
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HHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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FBI Investigates Minnesota Social Aid Fraud
Director Patel promises additional resources to continue to investigate the scope of the fraud happening in Minnesota. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a potential fraud…
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USDA Expands State SNAP Waivers and Launches Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
Federal agencies outline changes affecting nutrition benefits and conservation programs. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new steps affecting nutrition assistance and agricultural conservation, including the approval of…
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USDA and Labor Department Collaborate on Work Opportunities
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by both secretaries indicates their efforts to help create sustainable employment opportunities in the U.S. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Labor have…
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House Bill Seeks to Prevent SNAP Fraud and Theft
The legislation responds to USDA reports of duplicate, outdated, and stolen SNAP benefits. Representative Nancy Mace recently introduced the Food Assistance Integrity and Responsibility (FAIR) Act would require…
Read MoreUSDA Prepares to Pause SNAP Funding to States Withholding Data
Twenty-one states have not provided certain information about SNAP recipients to the federal government and are now risking losing their federal funding. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary…
Read MoreUSDA Announces SNAP Overhaul Due to Fraud
Secretary Rollins announces that everyone receiving nutrition assistance must reapply. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have to reapply…
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Administration Funds WIC Through Tariff Revenue
The allotted funding comes through USDA and will provide approximately three weeks of benefits. President Donald Trump’s administration has allocated $450 million in tariff revenue to support the…
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