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Trump Wants Small Farmers to Clear Out for the Big Guys

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Nov 5, 2019 As corporations essentially steal dairy products and farms, the Trump administration says it's natural for the big to devour the small. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Harder to Access Food Stamps

Ilana Novick Dec 20, 2018 The Agriculture Department proposes adding tougher work requirements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Farmers Worry That Aid Won’t Offset Damage From Tariffs

JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 They are feeling the impact of Trump's trade disputes with China, which has hit back hard with its own set of tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and other goods. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Drug Testing Plan Considered for Some Food Stamp Recipients

JULIET LINDERMAN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2018 If a plan allowing states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing comes to fruition, it will be a win for conservatives seeking ways to curb the safety net program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Woos ‘God’s Country’ With Broadband Internet Promises

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 Addressing a farm organization, the president hails his tax plan and pitches a vision of better Internet technology in the heartland. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )