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Adjustment in Thrifty Food Plan Calculation and SNAP Benefit Amounts

00:01:00.029   2021-08-16   
A recent adjustment for the base calculation for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program means an increase in SNAP benefits starting October First. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Factors in Calculating SNAP Benefits.

00:00:59.506   2021-08-16   
The Agriculture Secretary talked about some of the factors incorporated in making the base calculation that goes into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: History of Thrifty Food Plan Calculations.

00:00:36.963   2021-08-16   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the base calculation for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from both a historical perspective, and most recent calculations made per the 2018 Farm Bill.

A Barrier to Healthy Diets for Some SNAP Recipients

00:01:00.160   2021-08-16   
The Agriculture Secretary says a recently announced increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could resolve a significant monthly challenge for beneficiaries in consuming a more nutritious diet. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

World Wheat Consumption Will Exceed Production in Next Marketing Year

00:00:59.324   2021-08-16   
Weather problems in many wheat-producing countries are turning projections for world wheat supplies topsy-turvey. Prices are showing the effects. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Less than Expected World Corn Supplies May Bring More Price Hikes

00:00:58.906   2021-08-16   
Cuts in U.S. and Brazil's corn production will likely have the expected effect on corn markets. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman)

Corn and Soybean Conditions Compare Unfavorably with Last Year

00:00:59.977   2021-08-16   
The latest corn and soybean condition ratings compare unfavorably with the same time last year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Nearly Three-Quarters of Corn is Doughing

00:00:18.886   2021-08-16   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the majority of corn in the country is doughing.

Actuality: Corn Denting Progress on Par with Average

00:00:50.808   2021-08-16   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at denting progress for the nation's corn crop.

Actuality: Three States Have Lowest Corn Condition Ratings

00:00:32.992   2021-08-16   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at where corn conditions are the lowest in the country