Hurdles for SNAP shopping online: “A majority of Americans who depend on food stamps have no choice but to shop in person” because SNAP recipients face barriers to online grocery delivery, even though use of the benefits online has been approved in 47 states. (USA Today)
Seven new Republicans: House Republican leaders appointed seven new members to the Agriculture Committee — Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota, Tracey Mann of Kansas, Randy Feenstra of Iowa, Michael Cloud of Texas, Kat Cammack of Florida, Barry Moore of Alabama and Mary Miller of Illinois. (House Agriculture)
Pork forum goes online: This year’s edition of the National Pork Industry Forum, scheduled for March 3-5, will be held online due to the pandemic, said the sponsor, the National Pork Board. (Meat and Poultry)
Thompson heads USDA tribal office: Heather Dawn Thompson, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and an attorney specializing in American Indian law, was appointed director of USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations. (USDA)