…but says last week he sent a proposal to his counterparts in the Senate offering a compromise on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). He says the offer demonstrates he’s…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…on opioid issues affecting rural communities. The grants HHS is offering through the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance (ROTA) program must be used to develop and implement robust collaborations with the…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…purchase up to $1.2 billion in commodities unfairly targeted by unjustified retaliation. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will distribute these commodities through nutrition assistance programs, such as The Emergency…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…Senate bills that would merge the Market Access Program (MAP), the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and the E. (Kika) De La…
Farm Bill Differences Remain
…and Senate farm bills, not just nutrition,” citing specifically the commodity and conservation provisions. The House version of the bill includes work requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Texas Rep. Says Farm Bill Must Meet Objectives
…tighten up work requirements for food stamp recipients.” The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program includes the most controversial changes in the bill, but is largely only supported by House Republicans. Arrington…
Companies Targeted by Senator Sanders Fire Back
…Amazon, Walmart, and others, to pay a 100 percent tax on government benefits to their employees, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a significant portion of the farm bill. Amazon…
Top Ag Lawmakers Meet Ahead of Farm Bill Conference
…The committee faces the task of merging the two versions of the bills, including the controversial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirements. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance…
Senator Sanders Wants Big Companies to Pay for SNAP
…cover the costs of food stamps, public housing and Medicaid, among other federal assistance program received by their employees. The Senator specifically mentioned companies such as Amazon, Walmart and McDonalds….
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
The National Pork Producers Council commended the Trump administration for providing assistance to America’s farmers suffering from the ongoing trade disputes with China, Mexico and other nations. The U.S. Department…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…by trade fluctuation. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will dispense those commodities through various nutrition assistance programs such as the Emergency Food Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. FAS…
USDA Expected to Announce Trade Relief Package Friday
…billion in assistance to farmers hurt by President Trump’s trade agenda. Agri-Pulse reports that sources involved with the process say the payment rate for soybean farmers has been preliminarily proposed…