Tag: USDA
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USDA to Tap SNAP Contingency Fund for Partial November Benefits Amid Government Shutdown
What’s happening The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disclosed to a federal court that it will tap into the SNAP contingency fund to enable states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. This move aims to provide some level of food assistance to households who…
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SNAP Contingency Fund to Pay Benefits During Shutdown: What It Means for States
Overview: SNAP Uses Contingency Funds to Bridge the Gap The U.S. Department of Agriculture disclosed to a federal court that it will use the agency’s contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to allow states to issue partial benefits in November during the ongoing government shutdown. This move is designed to prevent a…
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USDA Plans SNAP Contingency Fund Use to Deliver Partial November Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
Background and Context The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed a federal court that it will access a contingency fund to enable states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown. This move aims to prevent a complete collapse of food assistance for households that rely…
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Grain Market Update: 2nd October – European Bearish Trends & Global Outlook
Grain Market Update — 2 October As October opens, grain markets show a bearish tilt across both Europe and the United States. European prices remain under pressure, with Paris MATIF Dec-25 futures sliding to a contract low of €186.25/t on 30 September. This soft tone aligns with seasonal expectations and a broad risk-off mood in…
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Grain Market Update – 2 October
Market snapshot: EU and US price action Global grain markets are treading water with a generally bearish tilt, as European prices slide and U.S. crop developments add a layer of caution. On 30 September, Paris MATIF futures for December 2025 traded at a contract low of €186.25/t, underscoring ongoing weakness in European wheat despite some…
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Grain Market Update: European Bearish Tone Deepens as US Stocks Rise
Global Grain Market Snapshot Prices across major grain markets have moved lower as harvest progress and fresh stock data weigh on sentiment. European prices remain particularly bearish, with Paris MATIF futures for December 2025 dipping to contract lows around 186.25 euros per tonne on September 30. The slide mirrors a broader wave of bearish signals…
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Study: These Fruits and Vegetables May Have High Pesticide Residues
What the new study shows about pesticide residues in produce A recent analysis from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) raises fresh questions about the safety of the produce many households consider healthy. The study links the amount of pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables to higher levels of these chemicals detected in people’s urine. As…
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Study Shines Light on Pesticide Residues in Produce: What to Avoid
New Findings on Pesticide Residues in Produce We often assume that filling the shopping cart with fresh fruit and vegetables means we’re eating healthier. A recent study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) challenges that assumption, showing that higher exposure to certain pesticide residues in produce correlates with higher levels of these chemicals in urine.…