'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year lowChicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year...
20 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
China to purchase $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White HouseAccording to an official White House press release, both leaders agreed that the United States and China should build a "constructive relat...
18 May, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits TaiwanThe US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and ...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
US, China could 'clash' if Taiwan issue mishandled: Xi warns TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump. He stated that the Taiwan issue is the most critical ...
14 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
US farmers bag $16 billion rescue deal as wildfires and floods trigger emergency aid - here's how to enrolUSDA $16 billion aid: American farmers facing increasing natural disaster threats will receive a significant financial boost. The USDA anno...
21 Nov, 2025, 01.53 AM IST
SNAP benefits update today: SNAP payments to start soon - check all the detailsSNAP benefits may hit EBT cards fast. Some people could see money in 24 hours. The shutdown froze help for 41.7 million Americans. Payments...
13 Nov, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Trump administration must fully fund food aid benefits by Friday, US judge rulesA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits by Friday, rejecting a plan to provide reduced aid during ...
07 Nov, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Millions could lose SNAP benefits and food stamps this month under Trump’s new plan — here’s what to knowMillions of Americans could lose or see big cuts in their SNAP food stamp benefits this month under a new Trump administration plan. Some f...
06 Nov, 2025, 06.55 PM IST
November 1 deadline: These are the states where most Americans rely on SNAP to put food on the tableMillions of Americans face uncertainty as federal government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. The USDA has stated it will not use continge...
31 Oct, 2025, 01.22 AM IST
SNAP benefits freeze: Is America’s largest food aid program collapsing? Food stamps halt in November as USDA says no SNAP payments will be issued amid shutdownSNAP benefits freeze — could your food aid stop next week? Over 40 million Americans may lose food stamps from November 1. The USDA says fu...
27 Oct, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
States file lawsuit against Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients' dataA coalition of 20 U.S. state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop a federal order demanding states tu...
29 Jul, 2025, 08.26 AM IST
Donald Trump administration cuts over $1 billion in food programs for schools, food banksThe Trump administration has cut over $1 billion in food programs that funded schools and food banks, impacting millions of children and lo...
11 Mar, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchasesThe U.S. Agriculture Department cut over $1 billion in funds for programs aiding schools and food banks in purchasing from local farms and ...
11 Mar, 2025, 08.08 AM IST
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freezeUSDA's grant freeze under the Trump administration has left farmers across the U.S. facing financial instability, halting projects and risk...
10 Mar, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
USDA says it will release $20 million of frozen farmer fundsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing $20 million in previously frozen funding for contracts under various environmental and farm...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
- US Agriculture Department bans use of 'climate change'
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has directed its officials to avoid using the term "climate change" in the...
08 Aug, 2017, 07.37 PM IST