USDA files notice of appeal in SNAP waiver case
The ruling did not affect Arkansas, which has a waiver prohibiting SNAP recipients from using their electronic benefits cards to purchase candy, soda and certain other items
Tag: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lawsuit targets SNAP waivers
USDA has the authority to determine what foods are eligible under SNAP, which provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget
USDA announces Farmer Bridge Assistance payments to be disbursed by Feb. 28
The $12 billion promised by U.S. President Donald J. Trump in December 2025 will be in farmers’ hands no later than Feb. 28
With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high
American beef cow slaughter fell during the fall quarter by 19% from the same period in 2024, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released in the wake of the recent federal shutdown
Wholesale egg prices are decreasing, but expect delay in lower prices at grocery stores
The national average wholesale price of eggs has declined, but consumers may have a wait before seeing lower prices at the grocery store
Cattle market prices soar over five-year averages
Higher prices will likely trickle down to consumers in the latter part of 2025 and continue through 2026
USDA announces $10 billion for farmers amidst economic hardship, uncertainty
As farmers face high input costs, low commodity prices and a postponed farm bill, the USDA is issuing up to $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers