Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA, States to Quickly Issue SNAP Benefits, Tells Congress to Restore SNAP
WASHINGTON – Wednesday night, the president signed the funding bill passed by Congress, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Millions of Americans can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
IDFA Applauds House Vote to End Government Shutdown, Fund USDA and FDA through FY2026, and Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2025—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today applauded passage of a legislative package that will reopen the federal government, fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
Ag Groups Pleased to See Government Reopening
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass a continuing resolution that funds the government until January 30th. That legislation, which came over from the Senate earlier in the week
MFU to Host Annual Convention Nov. 21-23 in Minneapolis
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members from across the state will gather Nov. 21-23 for the 84thannual Minnesota Farmers Union State Convention. The convention will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast,
E15: Boosting Corn Demand and Lowering Gas Prices
Farmers and ranchers face rising costs, weak prices and uneven global competition that threaten their livelihoods. At the same time, policy decisions in Washington can increase market access, spur demand and ensure fair competition. This new Market
Despite Volatility, Optimism Reigns at USMEF Conference in Indianapolis
Although the U.S. red meat industry faces significant obstacles in the international marketplace, demand remains robust in many key destinations where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This was the prevailing