Tag: Department of Agriculture
The Trump administration drags its feet on feeding the hungry
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps 42 million Americans obtain enough food each month, is…
Democrats rip court-extended pause to SNAP funding
Democrats are railing against the Trump administration after its temporary Supreme Court win paused an order that would’ve…
Food banks feeling strain ahead of potential SNAP lapse
Oct. 30 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people may be without access to adequate food beginning Saturday…
Maryland lawmakers continue push against USDA plan to ‘uproot’ Beltsville research center
The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center sprawls over 6,500 acres in northern Prince George's County. The Trump administration has…
Massive banners with Trump’s face are adorning some federal buildings in DC. Democrats are crying foul
Democrats on Capitol Hill are raising alarm over large banners with President Donald Trump’s face that can be…
Democrats demand answers on cuts to firefighters during critical fire season
As federal firefighters grapple with strained resources in an intense year of fire activity, Democratic lawmakers are demanding…
Half of farmers are over retirement age. How many farms are there in Illinois?
More than 95% of farms in the United States are family-owned. Yet, the number of farms has steadily…