The question of the closed border
Mon Jun 15 10:00 am
State ag officials and Republican lawmakers are debating whether to reopen the southern border to livestock amid the New World screwworm outbreak.
Parasite (2026)
Mon Jun 08 10:00 am
The Department of Agriculture and other state and federal entities are working to contain the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas.
MAHA secured a big pesticide win. What's next?
Mon Jun 01 10:00 am
The MAHA movement is running a victory lap after a crucial farm bill vote — and warning the Senate not to test it.
Rotisserie chicken: New SNAP staple?
Tue May 26 10:00 am
SNAP benefits have excluded all hot foods for decades, with the exception of certain flexibilities following natural disasters or in states that opt to allow households with elderly or disabled people to use SNAP at restaurants.
The GOP’s food fight
Mon May 18 10:14 am
The Iran war is forcing Republicans to confront the distressing reality that food prices likely won't drop before the midterm elections.
E15 dreams
Mon May 11 10:00 am
The clock is ticking for Congress to deliver on permanent year-round E15 promises.
SNAP and the farm bill’s fate
Mon May 04 10:00 am
Senate Ag Democrats want changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s cost-sharing model included in the chamber's farm bill.
It’s finally farm bill week
Mon Apr 27 10:00 am
The House will vote on the farm bill this week, and the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a contentious pesticide labeling case.
The future of WIC’s fruit and veggie benefit
Mon Apr 20 10:00 am
A popular fruit and vegetable benefit for low-income moms and babies is on the chopping block. Will Congress follow through?