High-impact decision in Colorado: a court blocks the federal claim affecting SNAP benefits
A federal court in Colorado has blocked a federal claim that would have drastically changed access to SNAP benefits for thousands of families in the state.
The war in the Middle East, a black swan in agricultural costs impacting the planting area in the U.S.
The USDA predicts an increase in soybean acreage at the expense of corn by 2026 due to rising production costs influenced by the Middle East conflict.
Avian flu has already killed 201 million birds on farms in the USA
The avian flu outbreak in the United States has resulted in the death of 201 million birds since its reappearance in February 2022, causing significant economic losses and inflation in poultry prices.
In New York and New Jersey: the SNAP payment calendar for March 2026
The official SNAP payment schedule for March 2026 in New York and New Jersey has been released, detailing deposit dates based on case numbers.
In Illinois: the confirmed SNAP payment schedule for March 2026
The confirmed schedule for SNAP payments for March 2026 has been released for beneficiaries in Illinois, accompanied by new eligibility requirements for the program.
In Florida: this is how the SNAP payment schedule looks in March 2026
The USDA has confirmed the SNAP payment schedule for Florida for March 2026, assisting low-income families with food access.
In Texas: SNAP Payment Schedule for March 2026
The official payment schedule for SNAP benefits in Texas for March 2026 has been released, detailing when recipients will receive their payments according to their eligibility numbers.
Minnesota woman sentenced to prison for $325K SNAP fraud scheme
A Minnesota woman was sentenced to a year in prison for defrauding the SNAP program of over $325,000.
US chemical giant to stop producing herbicide called ‘toxic cocktail’ by critics
Corteva, a US chemical company, will cease production of Enlist Duo, a controversial herbicide criticized for its toxic components linked to health and environmental risks.
Decline of the herd in the USA further complicates global livestock industry
Newly released numbers from the USDA show that the U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1950s, which has significant implications for the global protein market.
US cattle herd falls to lowest level in 75 years, says American Department of Agriculture
The US cattle herd has dropped to its smallest size since 1951, according to the USDA, which indicates that beef prices will remain high for consumers after reaching record highs last year.
Trump with 'mustaches' in a tweet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Encourages drinking whole milk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture shared a tweet featuring Donald Trump promoting the consumption of whole milk as part of new dietary guidelines encouraging more protein and full-fat dairy products.
USDA immediately suspends all federal funding to Minnesota amid fraud investigation
The Trump administration has suspended all USDA funding to Minnesota due to a large-scale fraud investigation revealing significant financial misconduct.