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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about notable below zero temperatures recorded during the nation's recent cold snap.

USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is rolling out a new nationwide clearinghouse designed to prevent duplicate participation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service

The National Accuracy Clearinghouse, now being implemented, is designed to prevent duplicate participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service)

A notable streak in the U.S. Drought Monitor ended at the end of May, however, a second streak remains active. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacey Dean discusses efforts underway, and those being considered, to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

A series of USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grants address various aspects of benefit and program integrity, efficiency, and delivery at the state and local levels. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and SNAP Associate Administrator Jessica Shahin

Households in the Pelican State recently impacted by Hurricane Ida may now be eligible for disaster related assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Regional Director Bill Ludwig)

Recent recalculations to the base plan for USDA’s Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program benefits brought forth updated benefit numbers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA is increasing emergency benefits for the lowest-income beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA has increased emergency SNAP benefits for an estimated 25 million people. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)