States move to bar sodas, candy in SNAP

June 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is approving a growing number of state waivers to restrict what foods can be purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. U.S. Secretary of …

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HPAI detections continue into June due to dairy infections

June 19, 2025

So far in 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has affected 53 commercial layer and pullet farms, with more than 39.3 million birds impacted. Since February 2022, the total has reached 139 commercial layer and/or …

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UEP Legislative Meetings address key egg industry issues

May 30, 2025

During last week’s 2025 UEP Legislative Board and Committee Meetings, attendees heard from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN), who spoke with egg producers about key issues impacting agriculture and egg production. She emphasized her …

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House clears budget resolution, unlocking the reconciliation process

May 2, 2025

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended budget framework, pushing the reconciliation process forward and getting the chamber one step closer to the goal of “one big, beautiful bill,” as described by President …

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Trump announces 90-day tariff pause

May 2, 2025

President Trump announced plans to temporarily halt the country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except for the tariffs on China. Following the announcement, the White House clarified that all countries’ reciprocal tariffs will be brought …

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