Apr 02 Estimated 25 million Americans to see boost in federal food benefits By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The change announced late Thursday ensures the lowest-income households can access up to $95 in additional monthly emergency food assistance benefits approved by Congress last year. Previously, people already receiving the maximum benefit amount pre-coronavirus weren't eligible for more. Continue reading
Jul 23 How would Trump’s food stamp plan affect low-income Americans? By Laura Santhanam 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. Continue reading
Apr 02 How confusing labels contribute to our food waste problem By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline Inconsistent and unclear date labels are causing U.S. consumers to discard tons of food that is safe to eat. Continue reading
Jan 18 Many families and stores rely on SNAP benefits. The shutdown may pinch them both By Laura Santhanam 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. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 7:36 The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out By PBS News Hour 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading