Jul 28 Watch 7:26 Baby formula remains scarce despite efforts to boost supply By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre The nationwide baby formula shortage is now in its sixth month. Despite tons of imports and domestic production rebounding, formula supplies are still low for parents across the United States. Amna Nawaz reports. Continue watching
Apr 01 How this bill could help fill a critical gap in funding for school meals By Laura Santhanam With pandemic-era waivers for school meals set to expire June 30, schools are scrambling to figure out how to feed kids as soon as this summer if Congress fails to act. One bill in Congress could help. Continue reading
Feb 23 Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. Continue reading
Apr 03 6 states and District of Columbia sue Trump administration over school lunches By Associated Press The lawsuit comes after the Trump administration scaled back contested school lunch standards implemented under the Obama administration, including one requiring that only whole grains be served. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 6:08 War veterans find sustenance–and solace–in farming By Mike Cerre After Congress failed to pass a farm bill ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, a Department of Agriculture program that helps veterans transition into farming faces an uncertain future. For soldiers returning from war, farming can offer a new occupation,… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 4:07 News Wrap: Trump nominee for USDA chief scientist withdraws By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, former Trump campaign official Sam Clovis has withdrawn as the nominee for chief scientist at the Agriculture Department. Clovis faced criticism for a lack of science credentials and for ties to another campaign adviser who… Continue watching
Jul 19 If SNAP benefits are cut, who hurts the most? By Laura Santhanam For five decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps, has provided access to food for millions of Americans and is the nation’s largest program that targets hunger. But policies at the state and federal level could tear… Continue reading
May 23 What Trump’s budget proposal means for science, health and tech By Nsikan Akpan, Laura Santhanam The White House’s full budget request for 2018 seeks sharp cuts to cancer research, climate science and children’s health insurance. Continue reading
Jan 19 Trump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA By Jonathan Lemire and Ross Bynum, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sonny Perdue to lead the Department of Agriculture. Continue reading
Jan 09 Parents, save up: Cost of raising a child is more than $233K By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Better put plenty of money in your savings account. Continue reading