u.s. department of agriculture

Agricultural uncertainty is being compounded by questions surrounding China’s promised purchases of U.S. soybeans. The Trump administration has claimed China will buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans this year, but federal data shows only 2.25 million tons have been purchased as of Dec. 5. #farmers #tariff #aid

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4, making sweeping changes to social services programs, including Medicaid. Among the programs being revamped is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. #benefits

Children do not need to attend a CPS school or be enrolled in a summer program to receive meals. No ID or registration is required, but children must be present and meals must be eaten on-site, in accordance with federal program rules. #meals

Research scientist Hong Lu’s team at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center produced ethylbenzene, a key SAF additive, from recycled polystyrene. #fuel