Read the post Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store? Inflation Wasn’t the Only Reason Food Prices Increased April 11, 2023 Last year, U.S. consumers saw the largest annual increase in food prices since the 1980s. While food...
Read the post Inflation and Rising Food Prices: How Does Federal Food Assistance Change? January 19, 2023 High prices at the grocery store can hit struggling Americans especially hard. Those receiving...
Read the post Billions in COVID-19 and Trade Relief for Farmers—How Was it Distributed? October 04, 2022 The U.S. government has a long history of providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers...
Read the post Addressing Food Insecurity in America, Before and During the Pandemic October 12, 2021 Millions of Americans experience food insecurity every year— meaning they lack access to adequate...
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Read the post School Lunches During COVID-19 April 08, 2020 What happens to children who rely on meals at school when the coronavirus pandemic results in...
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Read the post Can Irrigation Technology Address Water Scarcity? (Podcast and Infographic) November 14, 2019 GAO keeps a close eye on the latest technologies, but today we’re looking at a truly ancient one...
Read the post Summer Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed July 23, 2019 Looking for some entertainment as you try to beat the heat by the pool? Put on your headphones and...
Read the post GAO Reports by the Numbers: Natural Resources and Environment March 19, 2019 From environmental issues to agriculture to radioactive substances, our Natural Resources and...
Read the post Arsenic in Rice May 07, 2018 Despite what old movies may have led you to believe, eccentric aunts don’t usually slip arsenic into...
Read the post Food Safety and Nutrition, from Farm to Fork April 03, 2018 While the U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, foodborne illness is a serious concern...