Meat Institute Reacts to DOJ Investigation
President Trump recently called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and the Meat Institute has responded.
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USDA Revises November SNAP Distribution Plan
A recent USDA memo sent to state agencies this week said SNAP participants will get 65% of their typical monthly benefits, and not the 50% as first stated.
Drought Conditions Improving Across The NW
As to be expected as we move into November, drought conditions across the Northwest are starting to improve.
Food Banks Bracing for November Surge
As the government shutdown continues, the USDA published a website notice saying federal food aid will not be going out to families nationwide, adding “the well has run dry” for SNAP.
FSA Offices Set to Reopen; Administration to Release $3B
According to CBS News, the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance to U.S. farmers despite the government shutdown.
Lee Working to Move Forest Service from USDA to Interior
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee is resurrecting an old idea to shake up the Forest Service: Get the agency out of the Department of Agriculture.
Aid Not Coming Until Shutdown Ends, Rollins Says
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently acknowledged the government shutdown is holding up emergency farm aid.
USDA Provides WIC Funding For Washington
On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health announced it had received funding from USDA to continue food benefits through the end of the month.
Winter Wheat Crop Expected To Be Large
USDA's projection for this year's winter wheat crop production, the highest in almost a decade.
USDA Prepared For Government Shutdown
In preparation of Wednesday's government shutdown on Wednesday, USDA said it took steps earlier this week to be ready.