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Propose banning the purchase of junk food with SNAP coupons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a significant shift in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...
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Say goodbye to junk food with SNAP? USDA proposal seeks to limit purchases
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers a proposal to restrict junk food purchases with food stamps, the debate intensifies over how to balance nutrition and accessibility for low-income ...
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USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits
Over 40M Americans receive SNAP benefits. Last year, 41.7 million Americans received SNAP benefits, according to the USDA, ...
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Vilsack named CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation, Des Moines, Iowa, has appointed Tom Vilsack as CEO beginning March 1. As CEO, Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance the ...
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Potential SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security for Millions in the U.S.
A proposed budget cut by Republicans could significantly impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ...
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Vilsack Plays the Political Card in New Farm Bill Debate
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in comments to the North American Agricultural Journalists. Vilsack highlighted the challenge of passing a bipartisan farm bill amidst a closely divided ...
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Vilsack Announces Initial Biofuels Plans for IRA Funds
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to invest $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for increasing the availability of domestic biofuels, providing cleaner fuel options at the pump.
With David Andrews' retirement, Iowa Farmers Union taps Matt Russell as interim director
The Iowa Farmers Union taps Matt Russell, former state chief of the USDA Farm Service Agency, as interim director, replacing ...