USDA

5:30pm Jun 08, 2022

Agriculture Agriculture

North Carolina A&T gets $2 million for agricultural innovation center

by Paul Garber

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is getting a nearly $2 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a new innovation center for farm businesses.
4:31pm May 27, 2022

Education Education

NC school districts will begin summer meal program with some changes

by Keri Brown
Matt Rourke / AP

10:05am May 25, 2022

National National Health & Safety

The Buffalo shooting is a reminder that millions don't live near a grocery store

by Laurel Wamsley

Grocery stores provide healthy foods, create jobs and offer a place for community connection. "We started calling them front-line and essential workers for a reason," says one food access advocate.
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5:18pm Mar 31, 2022

Economy Economy

Food prices are going up — and at levels Americans haven't seen in decades

by Vanessa Romo

The USDA's latest report found that nearly all major food groups are going up in price.
Marco Ugarte / AP

3:27pm Feb 18, 2022

World News World News

Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban

by Deepa Shivaram

The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.
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4:29pm Aug 17, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Here's What The Historic Increase In Food Stamp Benefits Could Mean For You

by Rachel Treisman

The average SNAP benefit will increase by $36.24 per person, per month, starting in October.
Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

2:17pm Jun 11, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Environment

U.S. Farmers Of Color Were About To Get Loan Forgiveness. Now The Program Is On Hold

by Joe Hernandez

A new federal program created by the Biden administration to reverse years of economic discrimination against U.S. farmers of color has ground to a halt.
Melina Mara / The Washington Post via Getty Images

11:34am Jun 05, 2021

National National

The USDA Is Set To Give Black Farmers Debt Relief. They've Heard That One Before

by Emma Hurt

The U.S. Agriculture Department is sending aid for debt relief to struggling farmers of color beginning this month. But many Black farmers distrust the department after decades of failed promises.

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4:00pm Jun 03, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

NC Gets Approval To Extend Pandemic Food Assistance Program

by Keri Brown
3:55pm May 24, 2021

Education Education

USDA Extends Free Meals For All Kids During Summer

by Keri Brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending waivers that give school districts across the country more flexibility to provide free summer meals for children.
8:43am Apr 06, 2021

Education Education

Bill Could Impact How Schools Budget For Child Nutrition Program

by Keri Brown
Charlie Riedel / AP

5:34pm Mar 13, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Black Farmers Have Long Faced Discrimination. New Aid Aims To Right Past Wrongs

Generations of systemic discrimination have decimated the number of Black farmers in the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked with NPR about new funding for debt relief.

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