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SNAP Groceries

USDA announces SNAP plan during government shutdown

01.09.2019

By Jay Sjerven

Plan would sustain food nutrition programs through February.

USMCA

USMCA approval not a done deal

01.03.2019

By Jay Sjerven

The agreement was signed in November, but issues still need to be resolved by Congress.

Woman SNAP

USDA toughens restrictions for SNAP

12.20.2018

By Jay Sjerven

The agency will expand work requirement for people using the program.

Wheat Corn

USDA raises projection for 2019 corn ending stocks

12.12.2018

By Jay Sjerven

Forecasts for soybeans were unchanged.

Farm Bill

Race to the finish line: 2018 farm bill

12.11.2018

By Jay Sjerven

The compromise bill includes elements from House and Senate versions.

US Capitol

Lawmakers reach agreement ‘in principle’ on farm bill

11.29.2018

By Jay Sjerven and MEAT+POULTRY Staff

House, Senate ag leaders waiting for cost estimates.

Chicken Yes

Meat ballot initiatives in US states could affect national outlook

11.28.2018

By Jay Sjerven

California farm animal confinement measure approved, split decision on taxing food and beverages.

US Capitol

Unfinished farm bill

10.02.2018

By Jay Sjerven

The legislation expires as the US House heads to recess.

NAFTA flags

Deadline approaches for new NAFTA deal

08.01.2018

By Jay Sjerven

The US and Mexico continued to talk in recent weeks.

Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate ag committee

06.14.2018

By Jay Sjerven

A full floor vote could happen before July 4.

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