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Resource | Technical Assistance South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the South Carolina Department of Social Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance North Dakota SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the North Dakota Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Missouri SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the Missouri Department of Social Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Hawaii SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the Hawaii Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Policy WIC Policy Memo #2026-1: Temporary Increase to the Maximum Monthly Allowance of Fluid Milk

On Nov. 12, 2025, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 into law. Section 787 of the Act directs USDA to update the maximum monthly allowance of fluid milk for certain food packages provided in the WIC program.

12/05/2025
Resource | Policy Comment Request - FNS Generic Clearance for the FNS Fast Track Clearance for the Collection of Routine Customer Feedback

The Food and Nutrition Service seeks to obtain OMB approval for the extension of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our delivery of services. 

11/20/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Tips for Sponsors: Completing the Turnip the Beet Nomination Packet

These tips will help you to complete the Turnip the Beet nomination packet.

11/18/2025
Resource | Policy Proposed Rule - Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in SNAP

This rule proposes to codify a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties and accessory foods for purposes of meeting the staple food requirements for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

09/25/2025
Resource | Policy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2025

This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the USDA in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” and 14219, “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative.” 

09/22/2025
Resource | Policy Request for Information: Ultra-Processed Foods - Extension of Comment Period

FDA and USDA (we) are extending the comment period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register of July 25, 2025. In the notice, we requested data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods. In response to requests for an extension, we are extending the comment period until Oct. 23, 2025, to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.

09/19/2025
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