Items Tagged with 'National WIC Association'

The Republican National Convention moves into its third day, with a focus on national security. But we can expect a continued focus on immigration and China as well as the Middle East.

Anti-hunger groups are praising Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary for USDA’s food, nutrition and consumer services, following news of her planned departure in July.

House Republicans are trying to roll back an increase in fruit and vegetable benefits for women and kids participating in the WIC nutrition program, which has long had strong bipartisan support.

The dairy industry is urging USDA not to cut the amount of dairy available for the nearly 6 million mothers, infants and young children who participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, best known as WIC.

The nation’s food and agriculture groups are glad to have a familiar face back at the helm of the Department of Agriculture.