Implications of Debt Ceiling Agreement on SNAP Benefits
In a highly debated move, President Biden signed a debt ceiling deal over the weekend to avert the country’s default. The deal includes cuts to federal
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What to Expect From the Next Farm Bill?
The frustration surrounding the Farm Bill is mounting as it continues to fall short in addressing crucial agricultural and food programs in the
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Demystifying the Debt Ceiling Agreement: A Breakdown $136 Billion in Reductions
An agreement between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden was reached to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit. This suspension, lasting
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Texas HHSC Secures Federal Nod to Compensate Defrauded SNAP Beneficiaries
In an effort to assist victims of fraud, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has obtained federal approval to replace stolen
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Billions in Anticipated Costs from Alterations to Food Assistance
A recent attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid appears to increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over the course of ten
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Debt Ceiling Mandates Impact Indigent GenXers Without Dependents
In a debt ceiling deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy, new conditions have been added to food aid that
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USDA and University of Kentucky Initiate Construction of Forage Research Facility
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell joined officials from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack and
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Expanded SNAP Work Mandates Target Many Already Employed
A proposed expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has revealed that roughly half the individuals
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Agricultural Families Face Hurdles in Areas Lacking Child Care
Kerissa and Charlie Payne, young farmers from Central Ohio, are raising their two daughters on their family land, Covey Rise. While their
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USDA Showcases New Regional Food Enterprise Hub
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently led a stakeholder conversation in Jackson to shed light on the new Delta Regional Food Business Center
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