USDA offices reopen amidst shutdown to give farmers $3 billion of aid

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices in the Quad Cities area were forced to close during the government shutdown.

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing ...

USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan Wednesday to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer ...
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USDA ending annual report ranking Arkansas with highest food insecurity rate; calls it ‘liberal fodder’

An annual report that has recently highlighted Arkansas as the state with the highest food insecurity is about to be no more.

Will SNAP benefits be sent in November? 'Inflection point' is near, USDA says

SNAP benefits, which are sent to more than 40 million Americans, could be impacted if the government shutdown continues.

Food Stamp Funds to Dry Up If Shutdown Persists, USDA Warns

People receiving food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, will get benefits through the ...
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USDA lowers interest rates on single-family direct home loans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it has lowered the interest rates for its single-family housing (SFH) direct home loan programs as of March 1, according to an email ...