In an updated notification on its website, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) informed visitors that no benefits will be issued November 1. Earlier this month, FNS signaled that the program would be funded through October. Contingency funds are currently being used to temporarily support the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); school lunch; and other programs. While some states may use state funds to continue benefits, there is no provision under Federal law for those states to be reimbursed for those payments. According to multiple artificial intelligence sources, SNAP benefits are paid once per month to recipients, typically as a single lump sum loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The day of the month for this benefit loading varies by state.
Rapid Response Multistate Committee
The agInnovation Science and Technology Committee requests your assistance with populating the Rapid Response Multistate Committee W525 entitled “Evaluation of Outcomes-Driven, Aspirational Goals to Achieve National Food Security” (available here). We encourage experts in research, Extension, and teaching to join this Rapid Response Multistate Committee by submitting an Appendix E in the National Information Management and Support System – NIMSS.
REMINDER: LEAD 21 Applications Open Until November 15, 2025
LEAD21 is currently accepting applications for Class 22 (2026-2027). The primary purpose of LEAD21 is to develop leaders in land-grant institutions and their strategic partners to link research, academics and extension to lead more effectively in an increasingly complex environment, either in their current position or as they aspire to new roles.
The LEAD21 Board of Directors (BOD) consists of representatives from the various Board of Agriculture Assembly Section's Committees on Organization and Policy (headquartered at APLU) and strategic partners. More information and the link to apply is found here.
The ECOP appointees to LEAD21 BOD are Amy Loader, University of New Hampshire, and Program Chair Quentin Tyler, Michigan State University.
National Extension Award for Innovative Programming that Addresses New Audiences
The National Extension Award for Innovative Programming that Addresses New Audiences was presented to the Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (or the NLF), a program of the MU Extension and the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
NLF is a 9-month advanced leadership training program that works to equip Missouri residents with the necessary leadership skills to invoke positive changes in their communities. With over 170 graduates, NLF trains participants in policy, strength-based leadership, collaboration, and community engagement.
Fellows connect with local leaders, apply data-driven decision-making, and build relationships that support sustainable change. More than a program, NLF is a movement—empowering residents to lead transformation in their neighborhoods.
This award recognizes the impact of investing in community-driven leadership. Dr. Dwayne James, Community Development Specialist for MU Extension, accepted this honor on behalf of the NLF team.
