Health Apr 15 Arkansas and Indiana ask Trump administration to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP By JoNel Aleccia, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press
Nation Apr 10 Watch 6:22 Food banks feel the pain from higher prices and cuts to government programs President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA… By Deema Zein, Layla Quran
Nation Mar 24 Watch 7:36 How Trump’s funding freeze is affecting American farmers Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has moved to cancel or freeze trillions in federal funding. That includes billions in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. William Brangham reports on how the funding freeze is affecting farmers. By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Politics Mar 13 Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers fired across multiple agencies A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. By Janie Har, Associated Press
Nation Feb 26 USDA says egg prices could jump another 41% this year The Trump administration believes a renewed emphasis on biosecurity can help in the battle against bird flu and ease egg prices, but the Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices are going to get much worse this year. By Josh Funk, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Apr 24 USDA’s final rule for school meals will limit added sugars, sodium By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Limits on added sugars in foods such as cereal, yogurt and flavored milk will start in 2025. Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 6:15 Why some governors turned down a food assistance program for children in their states By John Yang, Courtney Norris A new federal food assistance program is aiming to reduce child hunger by giving low-income families money for summer groceries. But only those who live in certain states will have access to that relief. John Yang explains. Continue watching
Jan 10 The USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through a new program. But not all states are participating. By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, known as Summer EBT. Continue reading
Nov 21 3 things food banks really want By Laura Santhanam Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat. Continue reading
Sep 05 USDA designates July flooding in Vermont a disaster, making farmers eligible for emergency loans By Associated Press Gov. Phil Scott says the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Vermont a natural disaster area from the catastrophic July flooding, making farms eligible for emergency federal loans. Continue reading