May 15 Watch Congress Passes $290B Farm Bill Despite White House Opposition Amid global concerns over food prices, the Senate approved a $290 billion dollar farm bill Thursday with enough support to overcome a threatened presidential veto. A reporter outlines facets of the bill and its implications for U.S. food and agriculture… Continue watching
May 05 Watch Relief for World Food Crisis Made More Difficult by Cyclones, Riots In the wake of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar and widespread rioting in Somalia, the international community continues to try and respond with food relief programs to confront the rising need. World Food Program's head Josette Sheeran discusses the relief… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Supply, Price of Food Increase Hardship for World’s Poor Food shortages and price spikes have combined to wreak havoc within the world's poorest nations. Ray Suarez examines the causes and effects of the food crises and speaks with the Washington Post's Anthony Faiola about his recent trip to Mauritania. Continue watching