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SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantage...

Nation May 26

Why SNAP benefits aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of food

By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn

Health Sep 28

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Sen. Cory Booker on Pres. Biden’s plan to improve nutrition, end hunger by 2030

President Biden unveiled a series of proposals to try and end hunger by 2030, expand nutritional assistance and reduce obesity. The plan calls for more free school meals, new labels on food and would have the government offer medically tailored…

By William Brangham

Health Oct 31

How a proposed rule change could affect free lunch for some kids in need

The Trump administration reopened the comment period for a proposed rule that could alter categorical eligibility for food stamp benefits and cut off aid for an estimated 3 million Americans.

By Laura Santhanam

Science Jul 12

Even if your CBD is pure, some federal agencies and state laws still forbid it — even in places where medical or recreational cannabis is legal. The PBS NewsHour visited the nation's only college course for growing weed -- at the University of Connecticut -- to explore the science and legality behind growing hemp to make CBD. Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need to know, according to science

If you buy or sell CBD, you could be breaking the law. These science lessons can explain why.

By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal

Health Apr 26

Paddocks at Washington County Fairgrounds are shown underwater due to flooding in Arlington, Nebraska, U.S., March 21, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Humeyra Pamuk
After devastating Midwest floods, crisis resources gear up to support distressed farmers

This spring's devastating Midwest floods increased concerns about the mental health and well-being of farmers who already were struggling with years of economic uncertainty.

By April Simpson, Stateline

Jan 29

How a cockfighting ban could affect Puerto Rico’s struggling economy

By Gabriela Martinez

Beginning in December, the long-held but controversial tradition of cockfighting will be banned in Puerto Rico.

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Jan 14

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Shutdown comes at a ‘tough time’ to be an American farmer

President Trump promoted his trade policies Monday at the American Farm Bureau Federation. But the government shutdown has hurt farmers seeking loans needed for upcoming crop seasons, and certain provisions in the newly signed Farm Bill cannot be administered until…

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Jan 14

Why hemp could take off (and how the shutdown is fueling uncertainty)

By Alex D'Elia

Farmers already approved for hemp, and businesses sourcing from them or European producers, aren’t affected by the shutdown. But those who hoped to take advantage of the industry’s projected growth have had to push off plans to invest or add…

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Dec 20

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News Wrap: Stocks tank again amid rising interest rates, potential government shutdown

In our news wrap Thursday, Wall Street plunged again amid slumping tech stocks, rising interest rates and fears of an impending government shutdown. The Dow Jones was down 464 points, the Nasdaq dropped 108 and the S&P 500 slid 39.

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Dec 20

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What new USDA restrictions mean for food stamp recipients

After new restrictions on federal food stamps didn't make it into the farm bill, the USDA is implementing them instead. Roughly 755,000 Americans may feel the impact of the changes, which limit states' ability to grant work requirement waivers in…

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