USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on transgender people and immigrants as shutdown threatens food aid for 41 million AmericansMillions of Americans face uncertainty as the Trump administration will halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from Novemb...
28 Oct, 2025, 07.11 AM IST
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out November 1On November 1, federal food assistance will be halted, leaving millions of Americans in a bind as the government shutdown drags on. The Tru...
26 Oct, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
SNAP website crashes: Recipients left in limbo amid government update confusion - are you affected?The SNAP website crashed during the U.S. government shutdown, leaving millions unsure about their food benefits. The shutdown stopped updat...
14 Oct, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Over 24,000 pounds of AI fresco chicken sausage recalled nationwide due to plastic contamination – check your freezer nowKayem Foods Inc. has announced a recall of Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage. This action follows reports of white plastic pieces found...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
As Donald Trump bullies and threatens Canada on trade, U.S pork suppliers beg tariff exemption from their northern neighborCanadian government said that it will be consulting with the public and stakeholders for a broad second tranche of retaliatory tariffs.
28 Mar, 2025, 10.19 PM 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
Why did the USDA suspend the 1890 Scholarship Program, and what does it mean for HBCU students?USDA has suspended the 1890 National Scholars Program, a key scholarship for students at historically Black land-grant universities (HBCUs)...
22 Feb, 2025, 09.11 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
MAGA supporter who voted for Donald Trump says DOGE fired him on Valentine's Day; post goes viral on social media, users say you voted for itA MAGA supporter who voted for Donald Trump went viral after being laid off due to government cutbacks, in line with Trump's promises to re...
21 Feb, 2025, 02.38 AM IST
Probe of Elon Musk's Neuralink to scrutinize long-criticized US animal welfare regulatorUSDA's watchdog, the Office of the Inspector General, is investigating Neuralink, a medical device company that is developing brain implant...
19 Dec, 2022, 05.53 PM IST
After cats and dogs, gorillas test positive for Covid-19The gorillas are believed to have contracted the virus from an asymptomatic staff member.
12 Jan, 2021, 10.53 AM IST
More meat-loving Indians mean chicken feed imports are surgingCorn purchases by Asia’s second-biggest grower are set to climb to a record 1 million tons in the year starting in November.
29 Jul, 2019, 02.16 PM 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
Online food & grocery retail outlets in India rising: USDAOnline retailers are competing with kirana stores that provide quick home delivery and credit to neighbourhood consumers.
22 Sep, 2014, 01.55 PM IST
Rajiv Shah: Meet the Gujarati who may replace Nancy Powell as US Ambassador to IndiaPrior to joining the Obama administration, Shah served for seven years with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
01 Apr, 2014, 11.50 AM IST
- Wheat prices slip with record crop reserves
World food prices declined for a fifth month in Nov, the longest slide in a year, amid signs commodity prices may be 'bottoming out' .
09 Dec, 2011, 04.33 AM IST
- Water scarcity, high food costs to hit poor nations
Countries in short supply of water including China will continue to boost food imports, draining resources in some of the largest agricultu...
09 Jul, 2011, 02.06 AM IST