A&M President Wims speaks to Congress about issues related to agriculture and food security.
Historic Testimony by Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims, the president of Alabama A&M University, made history last week as the first president of A&M to testify before Congress, addressing the House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee on Emergency and Technology. Introduced by R-Alabama Speaker, Chairman Dale Strong, Wims took the opportunity to discuss […]
Former Navy Veteran and Food Writer Enters Competitive Race for Ex-Boss’s Senate Position
US Navy Captain Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat in Alabama On Monday, Morgan Murphy, a US Navy captain, national security officer, and cookbook author, declared his candidacy for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. His announcement comes as a part of a crowded Republican field, succeeding former Senator Tommy Tuberville. Murphy, who identifies as a […]
Major Food Assistance Cuts Carry High Cost for Tennessee Taxpayers
Tennessee Faces Potential SNAP Cuts Impacting Taxpayers Tennessee taxpayers might soon feel the pinch from proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), which could end up costing the state more than $100 million. As the federal government shifts some financial responsibilities to the states, Tennessee could see each taxpayer facing around $110 in additional […]
Maricopa County takes action against unauthorized food vendors
Maricopa County Cracks Down on Unauthorized Food Vendors Maricopa County is taking action against unauthorized food vendors. The Board of Supervisors has reported multiple instances of foodborne illnesses, prompting them to seize unsafe food items and hold certain vendors accountable. Over the course of May, June, and July, authorities confiscated more than 7,000 pounds of […]
Food Takes Priority Over Green Energy, Wind, and Solar
“We don’t support wind energy or farmers damaging the sun,” President Trump stated on August 20th. He added, “The age of foolishness is over in America!” These comments came about six weeks after his significant bill that put an end to tax credits for solar and wind projects by the end of 2027. The Trump […]
Decapitated Body Discovered in Woods Behind a Well-Known Fast Food Restaurant
Body Discovered in Woods Near Nashville On Friday morning, a woman found a dismembered human body in the woods behind a McDonald’s in Nashville, Tennessee. This alarming discovery prompted local police to investigate potential deaths in the Hillhurst area. The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to a report made at around 10 a.m. from the […]
‘An Inexpensive Attempt’: Fast Food Chain Critiques Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding Effort
Steak’N Shake Critiques Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding Efforts In a recent social media update, Steak’N Shake expressed its views on Cracker Barrel’s new branding efforts, labeling them as a “cheap effort” to rebrand the well-known restaurant. The chain introduced a revised logo that notably removed its traditional figure of a gentleman in a rocking chair, replaced […]
Americans Can Now Check If Companies Are Keeping Their Promise on Food Dyes
FDA Launches Website to Track Food Dyes Concerned families regarding color additives found in school lunches, grocery items, and fast food can now access a new FDA website that monitors companies committed to reducing these additives. In April, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a goal to phase out six petroleum-based food dyes, […]
‘Take a Look’: CNN Reporter Surprised by Stable Food and Gas Prices During Trump’s Presidency
July Energy and Food Prices Under Trump Administration CNN business reporter Vanessa Yurkevich seemed surprised on Tuesday by the energy and food prices during July under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures changes in prices paid by consumers, saw a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.2% in July, as reported by […]
Team Trump Is Fulfilling the Commitment to Restore Healthiness to Food Stamps
US Secretary of Agriculture Signs Exemption to Ban Certain Junk Foods from Food Stamps This week, US Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins has made a noteworthy move by signing a federal exemption aimed at banning specific junk foods from being purchased with food stamps. This new initiative applies to six additional states, including Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, […]