department of agriculture

‘Food Box’ Idea Draws Criticism From Democrats, Others

JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Critics say a proposal to replace the food stamp program with deliveries of food would punish the poor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Wide-Open Door for Pesticide Lobbyists at the Agriculture Department

Robert Faturechi / ProPublica, and Danielle Ivory / The New York Times Nov 15, 2017 One former lobbyist now leads the department's deregulatory team, and visitor logs show old ties remain strong. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

USDA Discourages Staff From Using the Term ‘Climate Change’

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 8, 2017 Though not requested by Trump administration, the change may reflect how some staff are reacting to its values. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Farmers Face Fraught Future

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Feb 7, 2013 American farmers could lose millions of dollars to rising temperatures, faster-growing weeds, smaller yields and new pests, says a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )