A Highground Dairy article
In August 2026, HighGround published SNAP: Policy Changes Result in Lower Participation and Reduced Grocery Spend analyzing the decline in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participation over the past year The report examined the impact of work requirement changes included in the Budget Reconciliation Bill (One Big Beautiful Bill), which took effect in October 2025, and the resulting potential reduction in grocery spending as it relates to the dairy sector. At the time of publication, USDA had not released an updated SNAP spending analysis since 2011. However, more recent data has since become available, providing greater insight into how SNAP dollars are spent at grocery stores. Updated participation figures through July 2026 also offer a clearer picture of the program’s reach.
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