Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee makes recommendations to “Make Every Bite Count.” Dietary guidelines for Americans titled “Make Every Bite Count” were released at the end of 2020 by…
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More Aid Coming to American Farmers
“We’ve listened to farmers,” Agriculture Secretary says. Earlier last week, President Trump announced a new round of pandemic assistance being readied for American farmers. On Friday, the Agriculture…
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Extended by USDA
Program producer application deadline is September 11. Free meals have been provided to millions of children during the pandemic through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). While the…
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President Announces New Stimulus for Farmers
Dramatic action totals $19 billion. Speaking from the White House earlier in the week, President Trump announced a new round of stimulus funds totaling $19 billion for American…
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Ivanka Trump, USDA Launch Fresh Box Program
Initiative connects surplus items to food banks, others. Ivanka Trump joined Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to launch a $3 billion initiative intended to…
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President Asks for Investigation of Meat Packers
Justice Department will look at antitrust allegations. President Trump asked the Justice Department to look into allegations that meat packers in the U.S. may have broken antitrust laws…
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Senate Seeks Additional Relief for Farmers
Agriculture Department warns of low demand for meat. On Monday, Senate Agriculture Appropriations Chairman John Hoeven expressed that he would be seeking an additional $20 billion of funding…
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