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1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack on being named World Food Prize Foundation CEO
Terry Branstad prepares to retire as the Foundation's president, another former Iowa governor, Tom Vilsack will assume the role of CEO. Local 5 News caught up with Vilsack on Thursday to discuss ...
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One senator’s lonely quest to make the farm bill more sustainable
This story was originally published by Grist. When Debbie Stabenow retired from Congress last year, she ended a 28-year run ...
SNAP Benefits In Focus: Trump Admin Targets Biden's Food Assistance Policies
The Biden administration had increased benefits by updating the Thrifty Food Plan to reflect current food prices and dietary ...
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Propose banning the purchase of junk food with SNAP coupons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a significant shift in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...
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USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits
Over 40M Americans receive SNAP benefits. Last year, 41.7 million Americans received SNAP benefits, according to the USDA, ...
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Potential SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security for Millions in the U.S.
A proposed budget cut by Republicans could significantly impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ...
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Vilsack Plays the Political Card in New Farm Bill Debate
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in comments to the North American Agricultural Journalists. Vilsack highlighted the challenge of passing a bipartisan farm bill amidst a closely divided ...
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Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack named CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
As Terry Branstad prepares to retire from the position of president of the World Food Prize Foundation, another former Iowa governor is ready to join the Foundation. Former U.S. Secretary of ...