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WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Hormel Foods Corporation has recalled 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to potential metal contamination, according to a new release by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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States stepping in before federal shutdown impacts food aid for millions of Americans
As the government shutdown continues, states are working to provide food assistance to millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.
A lapse in funding due to the shutdown could have a devastating effect on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal food stamps program for groceries.
The USDA has warned states that if the shutdown persists, funding for the food assistance program will be unavailable next month.
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More than 140,000 Rhode Island residents receive SNAP benefits, according to state leaders. In Central Falls, Mayor Maria Rivera told 12 News the lapse in funding would have a significant impact for a quarter of her residents.
There are over 855,000 people in Arizona in September who were issued SNAP benefits, and thousands of retailers across the state where those benefits could be spent.
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The National Agricultural Hall of Fame has inducted a long-time resident of Rose Hill, NC. Wendell Murphy was recognized on Oct. 23 for his contributions to the American pork industry, specifically in swine production and his integration of farming systems, according to Murphy Family Ventures.
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Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gives statement on importing Argentinian Beef
The Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gave a statement in a press release over President Donald Trump's comments over importing beef from Argentina.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed Michigan to pause the distribution of SNAP benefit coupons for November amid the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,