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Department of Agriculture (USDA) News

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Discover the latest insights and updates from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with our engaging podcast. Stay informed about agricultural policies, innovations in farming, food security, and rural development. Perfect for farmers, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and food production. Tune in for expert interviews, timely news, and valuable resources from the USDA.For more info go to Http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out these deals

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4:11

USDA Forecasts Lower Grain Prices, Expands Disaster...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/21

Big news from the Department of Agriculture this week: Now that the government shutdown has ended, the USDA has finally released its November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, or WASDE—a pivotal snapshot for everyone who eats, farms, or follows the food business. The headline? Wheat and corn prices are projected to stay below average. For instance, when the report hit, the Chicago Board of Trade corn contract dipped, only to bounce back the next day. That’s a sign the market

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4:16

USDA Rolls Out Stricter SNAP Work Requirements,...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/17

Listeners, the biggest headline from the USDA this week is the nationwide rollout of new work requirements for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, taking effect November 1. According to the Food and Nutrition Service, able-bodied adults without dependents—known as ABAWDs—now face much stricter rules: eligibility hinges on working or participating in approved training programs for at least 20 hours per week. This rule now applies to adults up to age 54, a major jump from previous

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3:31

USDA Crop Reports Return, Funding Secured, and SNAP...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/14

The biggest headline out of the US Department of Agriculture this week is the much-anticipated return of USDA’s monthly crop reports following last month’s government shutdown, a development eagerly awaited across farm country. At 11 a.m. Friday, the USDA will release its November Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. This is especially significant after a month-long pause left farmers, market analysts, and agribusinesses speculating about yields and inventories

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4:34

SNAP Cuts Cause Chaos as USDA Priorities Shift Amid...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/10

This week, the most significant headline from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the immediate reduction in SNAP benefits for November 2025: instead of the previously announced 50 percent cut, maximum allotments will be reduced by 35 percent, so recipients will receive 65 percent of their typical benefits starting this month. This sudden adjustment was confirmed by Patrick A. Penn, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, who said, “We appreciate the partnership with

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3:36

SNAP benefit cuts, stricter eligibility, and work...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/07

The biggest USDA headline this week: Food stamp recipients will see SNAP benefit cuts, but not as steep as originally feared. Instead of a 50 percent reduction, the USDA announced that the maximum allotment will drop by 35 percent for November, leaving families with 65 percent of their usual amount. Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn, in new agency guidance, expressed appreciation for partnerships with states implementing these changes and encouraged ongoing communication. According to CNN and USDA

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Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/11/03

This week, the biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture is the rapid rollout of major changes to SNAP and crop insurance programs under the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Beginning November, the USDA is implementing new standards for SNAP work requirements, affecting able-bodied adults without dependents. Notably, the age range for SNAP work requirements is increasing from 55 to 64 years old. For households with children, the age for exemptions has been lowered to under 14

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4:05

SNAP Benefits Halted, Crop Insurance Expanded Amid...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/31

The top headline from the Department of Agriculture this week is that federal food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will not be distributed on November 1st, as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. According to the USDA’s official notice, “Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 1.” This halt affects nearly 42 million Americans, or about one in eight, who rely on these benefits to buy groceries. The

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3:51

USDA Shakes Up SNAP and Crop Insurance Amid...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/27

The top headline from the Department of Agriculture this week is the sweeping changes to food assistance and crop insurance programs—changes with major implications for millions of Americans. The USDA announced that SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are in crisis: due to the ongoing government shutdown, the department will not dip into contingency funds to cover SNAP payments for November. CBS News reports over 40 million people could be left without food assistance next month, unless

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4:22

USDA Shakes Up SNAP and Crop Insurance, Impacting...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/24

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made headlines with sweeping changes to the nation's food assistance and crop insurance programs, ushering in what they call a “new era” for both the agricultural sector and low-income Americans. Let’s break down what’s happening, who’s affected, and what to watch moving forward.The most significant development comes from the rapid rollout of new work requirements and time limits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known to many as SNAP

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3:11

USDA Unveils $2.2B Climate Resilience Package for...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to the latest from the Department of Agriculture. The big headline this week: the USDA announced a comprehensive $2.2 billion climate resilience package aimed at equipping American farmers and ranchers to withstand extreme weather and climate volatility. Secretary Tom Vilsack described this as “a generational investment in securing the nation’s food, water, and economic future,” highlighting the urgent need to strengthen food systems as drought and storms intensify.What does this mean for

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3:56

USDA Shakes Up Nutrition Programs and Crop Insurance,...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/17

Listeners, the biggest headline out of the Department of Agriculture this week is the sweeping reorganization announced by Secretary Brooke Rollins that will consolidate USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service from seven regional offices down to five and relocate national staff from DC, aiming to cut the workforce there by over half in the next two years. According to Secretary Rollins, this change is designed to create “leaner, more agile” delivery of nutrition programs, though child nutrition advocates

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4:01

USDA's New Rules for Child Nutrition, SNAP Changes,...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/13

Listeners, the biggest headline from the USDA this week is the start of new rules for the Child Nutrition Programs and major changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, all playing out against the backdrop of a government shutdown that began October 1. While the debate in Congress continues over fiscal year 2026 funding, the USDA has rolled out a Lapse of Funding Plan, aiming to keep Child Nutrition Programs like school meals reimbursed into November—though extended delays could impact payments

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4:15

Shutdown Chaos Hits USDA Reporting, Farmers Adapt to...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/10

The headline from the U.S. Department of Agriculture this week is all about the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has halted the USDA’s most critical economic and market reporting. This unprecedented pause, in effect since October 1, has left American farmers, agribusinesses, global exporters, and policymakers operating in what many are calling an “information vacuum.” According to UkrAgroConsult, the missing October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report—long considered a

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3:38

USDA Navigates Shutdown Risks, Commodity Payments,...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/06

The headline this week from the Department of Agriculture is the announcement of a second round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program payments to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. This comes as USDA’s Farm Service Agency has already delivered over $8 billion of the $10 billion authorized to support farmers facing increased input costs and a tough market. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, “These payments will help producers navigate market uncertainty,

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3:52

USDA Shutdown Impacts Farmers, Insurance Reforms...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/10/03

Listeners, the top headline out of Washington this week: nearly half of all USDA employees—over 42,000 staff—are being furloughed as the federal government shuts down. According to the USDA’s official contingency plan, this shutdown means that critical payments to farmers are stalled, most research and data collection has come to a halt, and new federal farm loans are paused. However, mission-critical food safety inspections and certain animal health efforts will continue using emergency funds

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3:51

USDA Shakes Up SNAP with New Retailer Rules and Farm...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/09/29

The week’s biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture is Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement of strengthened retailer stocking requirements for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The USDA is proposing new rules that would require stores to offer at least seven varieties in each core food group—dairy, protein, grain, and fruits and vegetables—up from the current three. According to Secretary Rollins, “Retailers participating in SNAP need to sell real food, plain and

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3:09

USDA Celebrates CRP Milestone, Unveils New Lending...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/09/26

Listeners, the most significant headline from the Department of Agriculture this week comes as USDA announces a major enrollment milestone for its Conservation Reserve Program, with nearly 1.8 million acres accepted for 2025. This effort marks CRP’s 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of voluntary, private lands stewardship and conservation impact. According to Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam, “America’s agricultural producers recognize the value of preserving our most sensitive

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4:34

USDA Tackles Screwworm Outbreak, Expands...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/09/22

The biggest headline from the Department of Agriculture this week is the swift federal response to the new world screwworm outbreak confirmed in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. USDA Secretary Rollins announced an aggressive nationwide initiative to guard America’s livestock and food system. USDA is investing $100 million in breakthrough technologies to eradicate the pest, establishing a high-capacity sterile fly dispersal facility in Texas expected to be functional by the end of the year. This is part of a

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4:07

Conservation Wins, Disaster Aid, and USDA Lending...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/09/19

In today's biggest headline from the USDA, nearly 1.8 million acres have just been accepted into the 2025 Conservation Reserve Program. That's a major boost for environmental stewardship, with landowners across the country voluntarily setting aside land to improve water quality, prevent erosion, and create vital habitats for wildlife. USDA administrator Bill Beam celebrated this 40th anniversary milestone, commenting, “America’s agricultural producers recognize the value of preserving and protecting

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3:33

USDA Responds to Disasters, Launches New Crop...

Department of Agriculture (USDA) News ·

2025/09/15

This week’s biggest headline out of the Department of Agriculture is its announcement to provide a massive $1 billion in direct assistance to livestock producers hit by floods and wildfires. This funding will go toward helping farmers and ranchers recover from increasingly severe disasters, with priority given to those qualifying under the department’s disaster relief programs. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “We’re committed to ensuring America’s food supply stays strong and that our

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