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The feds sent letters to 44 states to fix SNAP application errors and inefficiencies

The majority of states are not processing food assistance applications on time and making too many payment errors, according to the federal government. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to the governors of 44 states earlier this month that are failing to meet federal standards when it comes to processing applications […]

Socially disadvantaged producers operate at a higher risk, USDA study says

A U.S. Department of Agriculture report found “socially disadvantaged producers,” especially Black farmers, operate at a higher risk level compared to their white counterparts and are less likely to receive government payments. A report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found farms operated by socially disadvantaged producers are more likely to be at high risk […]

Christmas tree drama: Why many states want to get rid of the eastern redcedar

Back when Kelly Roberts was a kid during the 1970s, her family would scout their northeastern Oklahoma pasture every year, looking for the perfect eastern redcedar for their Christmas tree. “I remember traipsing across the pasture and there were very few,” Roberts said. “So we would have to walk a while before we would find […]