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An almond farmer inspects a fruit on a tree.
North AmericaCalifornia farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits at a cafeteria table with schoolchildren.
EconomyMore than two-thirds of U.S. schools say they’re unable to afford the cost of student free lunch—and MAHA’s dietary guidelines may make it worse
By Sasha RogelbergApril 29, 2026
A woman takes a bag of groceries during a free food distribution for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) organized by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and The Jewish Federation at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on November 9, 2025.
PoliticsTrump vows to fight ‘fraud’ in SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans
By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025
Trump administration to partially fund SNAP this month after judges order use of emergency reserves
PoliticsTrump administration to partially fund SNAP this month after judges order use of emergency reserves
By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi and The Associated PressNovember 3, 2025
Long lines form at food pantries after SNAP payments were suddenly cut off due to the government shutdown
EconomyLong lines form at food pantries after SNAP payments were suddenly cut off due to the government shutdown
By Susan Haigh, Dylan Lovan and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2025
Sunny Verghese, CEO of food and ag company Olam Group, speaks at Fortune Global Forum in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
ConferencesThe world is about $4.5 trillion short of securing a sustainable food supply for the future, global food and ag business CEO says
By Nino PaoliOctober 28, 2025
The Trump administration won’t tap $5 billion in contingency funds to keep food aid flowing, so no SNAP payments will go out next weekend
PoliticsThe Trump administration won’t tap $5 billion in contingency funds to keep food aid flowing, so no SNAP payments will go out next weekend
By Adriana Gomez Licon and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2025
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government’s annual report on hunger in America
PoliticsAfter cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government’s annual report on hunger in America
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 21, 2025
Dozens of eggs roll along a conveyor belt
FinanceThe USDA says egg prices could jump another 41% this year. Just last month, the increase was predicted to be 20%
By Josh Funk, Josh Boak and The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2025
A man in a white coal holds a chicken while standing in a chicken barn.
PoliticsThe USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 19, 2025
Hens at a poultry farm
HealthExperts sound the alarm as Ohio farmworker’s bird flu sparks fear it’s the next pandemic
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 13, 2025
Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe from bird flu.
HealthCan you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 31, 2025
Days before President Donald Trump took office a second time, the Department of Health and Human Services granted Moderna $590 million for the development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu and other influenza viruses.
HealthAs bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 22, 2025
USDA inspectors found insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar’s Head plants, records show
HealthUSDA inspectors found insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar’s Head plants, records show
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJanuary 15, 2025
The 2024–25 seasonal influenza vaccine doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.
HealthBird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 3, 2025
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