Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Midwest Swing in Michigan
East Lansing, Mich. (September 30, 2020) — Today, U.S.
It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. And there are still good reasons to get one.
Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
According to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Depending on factors such as body weight, medications you may take, and individual sensitivity, “too much” can vary from person to person.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that low-income California residents dealing with the ongoing wildfires could be eligible for a helping hand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses.
Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses.
The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely
Tampons are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you or a loved one uses them, it's important to use them safely. Learn the basics.
Rail-related costs harm West Coast competitiveness: study
[caption caption="East and Gulf Coast ports offer cost advantages over West Coast ports of about $300 to as much as $1,000 per container from Asia to key inland US destinations. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Ports along the US East and Gulf coasts enjoy cost advantages over West Coast gateways of about $300...
Trump Administration Invests $1.7 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Southwestern South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming
RAPID CITY, S.D., Sept. 29, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.7 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in southwestern South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program.
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Surpasses 100 Million Boxes Delivered
(Washington, D.C., September 29, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that more than 100 million food boxes have been distributed in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program.