Nation May 26 Why SNAP benefits aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of food By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn
Health Sep 28 Watch 7:41 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 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 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. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:00 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… Continue watching
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… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 5:18 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. Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 4:51 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… Continue watching