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Economy Apr 02

Estimated 25 million Americans to see boost in federal food benefits

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Making Sen$e Jul 23

How would Trump’s food stamp plan affect low-income Americans?

The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could eliminate food stamp benefits for 3.1 million Americans if the change goes into effect.

By Laura Santhanam

Health Apr 02

How confusing labels contribute to our food waste problem

Inconsistent and unclear date labels are causing U.S. consumers to discard tons of food that is safe to eat.

By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline

Health Jan 18

Nationwide, 38 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest safety net program for food and nutrition, but the ongoing government shutdown puts access to food at risk. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Many families and stores rely on SNAP benefits. The shutdown may pinch them both

Nationwide, 38 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the country’s largest safety net program, for food and nutrition, but future funding is uncertain amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

By Laura Santhanam

Education Jul 25

Watch 7:36
The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out

Summertime is supposed to be fun for children and families, but for millions, the absence of free school meals or discounted lunches is a cause for worry. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports from Nebraska on how food…

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Apr 24

Senate confirms Sonny Perdue as agriculture secretary

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The son of a farmer from Bonaire, Georgia, he will be the first Southerner in the post in more than two decades.

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Mar 16

Trump’s budget cuts drastically into science and health programs

By Nsikan Akpan

The White House’s budget proposal for 2018, released Thursday, seeks cuts in science and health agencies across the board. Yet, some budgetary wallets will be lightened more than others.

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Sep 02

Meet the mite, the tiny bugs in your mattress, your tea and on your face

By Julia Griffin

Millions of minuscule mites share our wide world. Mites are arachnids, much like spiders and scorpions, and the microscopic creatures are among the oldest and most plentiful invertebrates on the planet.

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May 23

What is mechanical tenderizing, and why is it hazardous to your steak?

By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News

A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing.

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Feb 16

USDA rules would increase food stamp access to healthy foods

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Agriculture Department unveiled new rules on Tuesday that would force retailers who accept food stamps to stock a wider variety of healthy foods or face the loss of business as consumers shop elsewhere.

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