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Agriculture Secretary Boasts as Four Million Americans Lose Food Aid Under Trump Rules

Over four million Americans have lost SNAP food aid under strict new mandates from the Trump administration, sparking fears of an escalating hunger crisis as officials push sweeping financial cuts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Complaints on quality of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to be probed, resolved in 7 days: Bharane

Maharashtra's agriculture minister announced revamped taluka committees for faster complaint resolution. These committees will now investigate seed, fertiliser, and pesticide quality issues within seven days. Field inspections and sample testing will ensure impartial inquiries into farmer complaints. Representatives of companies and retailers must attend inspections and provide purchase receipts. Strict…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Development of India's highest commercial Lilium cultivation field starts in Ladakh

India's highest commercial Lilium cultivation field development has commenced in Ladakh. Over fifty thousand premium Lilium bulbs were planted, with the first bloom expected soon. This high-altitude floriculture project aims to create sustainable livelihoods for local communities. The agriculture department will manage the field initially, then transfer it to self-help…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

With Congress back in session, legislators will take up a set of issues they haven’t comprehensively addressed since 2018 – the year the last farm bill passed.

The Conversation · Jan 7

Trump Baselessly Accuses Meat Packers of 'Criminally Profiting at the Expense of the American People'

There are several reasons why beef prices are at a record high. Collusion isn't one of them.

Reason · Nov 10, 2025

Supreme Court stays lower court orders for USDA to pay November SNAP benefits - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department said it would comply with a federal court order to fully pay for November food stamp benefits, but also appealed.

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2025

USDA Says 'The Well Has Run Dry' For SNAP Benefits In November: 'We Are Approaching An Inflection Point...'

U.S. families relying on federal food aid could miss November benefits as the government shutdown drags on, the Agriculture Department warned in a notice posted this week.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025

USDA says it can't use contingency fund for food stamps - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department says it can’t use a reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 24, 2025

Exclusive: USDA says it won't use emergency funds for food stamps

States also won't be reimbursed if they cover SNAP expenses on their own, the memo says.

Axios · Oct 24, 2025