With benefits expected to run out Saturday because of the government shutdown, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege the USDA is required to keep providing funds.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to reopen around 2,100 county offices nationwide on Thursday, despite the ongoing government shutdown, in a bid to support farmers and ranchers. USDA Reopens FSA Offices To Aid Farmers The USDA announced that each Farm Service Agency (FSA) office will have two employees who will be paid,

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Opinion: If executed as designed, the USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan will improve the CFIUS review process and bolster data collection as well as strengthen enforcement.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits amidst a federal shutdown.

A lawsuit has been filed by a coalition of attorneys general, including Hawaii’s Anne Lopez, against the USDA for halting SNAP benefits during the shutdown, impacting thousands in our community.

Agricultural Economist Grant Gardner said if China does by 25 million metric tons per year, that will be about what they bought before the trade war.

SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.