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Tribal nations are filling gaps while a USDA food distribution program struggles
Sep 4, 2024
Back in February, the USDA told tribal leaders it was consolidating the FDPIR supply chain from two warehouses serving tribes all over the country to just one.
One reason organic food is typically priced higher? It costs more to produce.
Jul 2, 2024
Because they grow without the use of most synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, organic farmers don’t have the same toolkit available to them.
The WIC family food program is getting a refresh, but requirements are still tough to navigate
Apr 23, 2024
The nutrition program is restrictive by design, but updates to the food package are giving parents and kids more options.
The USDA just approved the first online-only grocer to accept SNAP benefits
Feb 22, 2024
Online grocery delivery can be a lifeline for SNAP recipients who have disabilities or lack reliable access to transportation.
How the economy's really doing, according to Thanksgiving shoppers
Nov 22, 2023
Houston-area shoppers cut back and shopped discount brands, citing inflated prices.
Regaining Black farmers’ trust is “challenging," says advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 7, 2023
After the loan repayment assistance program was scrapped, the USDA is having trouble regaining the trust of Black farmers.
White House moves to stop alleged price gouging
Jul 19, 2023
Food inflation is a major complaint, but some farmers and companies say market forces will keep prices in check.
For public good, not for profit.
Cultivated meat seeks discerning diners
by
Matt Levin
Jun 26, 2023
The USDA has given approval to the sale of meat grown in laboratories but will consumers take to it?
Everyone's got an opinion on proposed USDA nutrition standards for schools — especially the students
Apr 7, 2023
The USDA says kids' health is at stake with the proposed nutrition standards. But some manufacturers say making food with less salt and sugar will cost more, while nutrition directors are worried students won’t eat the meals.
USDA proposes rules to expand access to free school lunches
Mar 29, 2023
The agency wants to help more school districts cover the costs of universal free meals.