A 2025 USDA memo estimated that approximately 42 million people could lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on 2025-11-01 if SNAP funding were to run out.
November 01, 2025
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Estimate from a USDA internal memo about the potential scale of SNAP benefit disruptions if funding lapses.
An estimated $9.2 billion would be required to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for one month (November 2025).
November 01, 2025
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Estimated monthly funding requirement to maintain SNAP benefit payments.
A 2025 United States Department of Agriculture outlook estimated wholesale prices for frozen turkeys at $1.32 per pound in 2025, a 40% increase from 2024's average wholesale price of $0.94 per pound.
January 01, 2025
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USDA wholesale price estimates for frozen turkeys reported in an outlook.
In 2025, United States Department of Agriculture data indicated that more than 3 million turkeys were impacted by avian influenza.
January 01, 2025
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USDA reporting of avian influenza impacts on turkey populations.
The United States Department of Agriculture forecasted that farmers raised about 195 million turkeys in 2025 compared with about 200 million turkeys in 2024, representing approximately a 3% decrease.
January 01, 2025
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USDA turkey production forecasts and year-over-year comparison.
In January 2019, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidance stated that limited contingency funding was available that could be used to provide SNAP benefits for February during a government funding lapse.
January 01, 2019
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policy_history
Past USDA guidance on use of contingency funds during a government shutdown.
United States Department of Agriculture data shows China purchased $12.6 billion in U.S. soybeans in 2014, while the European Union purchased $2.45 billion in U.S. soybeans in 2014.
January 01, 2014
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statistical
Historical U.S. agricultural export values by destination country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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administration
Federal oversight of SNAP is handled by the USDA, which communicates with state agencies about program operations and funding.