Guilford County Schools Expands Its Free Summer Meals Program
The end of the school year is approaching, creating a major problem for many families struggling with food insecurity.
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New Labels Warn That A Tender Steak Could Be A Little Dangerous
Mechanically tenderized meat — which has been punctured with needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew — has a greater chance of being contaminated and making you sick.
Reporter Who Called Minn. County 'Absolute Worst Place To Live' Is Moving There
Christopher Ingraham was just describing a USDA ranking when he insulted Red Lake County, Minn., last summer. But the resulting uproar from Minnesotans led to a change of heart ... and location.
USDA Imposes Stricter Limit On Salmonella Bacteria In Poultry Products
The USDA says it will prevent 50,000 cases of illness each year. Skeptics say the agency needs to take a different approach to the salmonella problem because the current one has not worked very well.
USDA's Tom Vilsack: Federal Help For High Point Will Spur Growth, Give Hope
The City of High Point is getting federal help in setting up a farmers market.
President Obama Wants More Funds To Feed Low-Income Kids In Summer
The president will propose in his 2017 budget that families who qualify for subsidized school meals receive benefits to buy an extra $45 in groceries per child each month when school is out.
USDA Awards Infrastructure Loans to North Carolina Companies
The USDA announced Thursday it's granting nearly $2.3 billion in loans to help rural communities improve their power grids, and three North Carolina companies will g
Summer Program For Hungry Kids Gets Creative With Food Delivery
Around the U.S., food assistance agencies are trying to come up with new ways to feed hungry kids in the summer. In Hopkins County, Ky., they're using mobile vans to take food to where kids live.
Solar Projects Get Boost From Federal Loans
The U.S. Agriculture Department is providing nearly $50 million in loans and grants to 13 solar power investments in North Carolina.
USDA To Certify Non-GMO Foods With New Label
The government runs organic and antibiotic-free labeling programs, but has stayed out of the non-GMO labeling fray. That is, until a food company asked the USDA for help, and the agency obliged.