President-elect Donald Trump has selected former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture.

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds.

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry made at an Oklahoma plant because the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products as an investigation into a deadly listeria outbreak continues.

About 21 million children are likely to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program.

Breaking down some of the foods Michigan is known for producing, and just how much it actually produces.

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Multiple federal agencies that operated in Afghanistan and worked with Afghan citizens have been hastily purging their websites, removing articles and photos that could endanger the Afghan civilians who interacted with them out of fear of retribution from the Taliban.

"This vision started decades ago through grassroots efforts led by local champions of conservation," said the Greenbelt Program's manager Remy Long.

About 25 million Americans will be eligible for more money in food assistance under new guidelines from the Biden administration.

ANN ARBOR, Mch. – On Thursday and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will hand out free boxes of produce to community members faced with food insecurity. Boxes will be distributed at eight neighborhood sites within Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program, the organization has given out 25 lbs. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA is continuing to help feed those facing food insecurity in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. This Thursday and Friday, the Y will hand out free boxes of produce at 10 neighborhood sites. In partnership with the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program, the organization has given out boxes of fruit and vegetables from local and regional farmers since June. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the coronavirus pandemic. This means meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families. The program waivers were set to expire Aug. 31. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did a fantastic job last spring by getting food to needy children. She said the department waived rules and spent money to make it easier for children to get meals.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Those facing food insecurity can turn to the Ann Arbor YMCA this Thursday and Friday for free boxes of produce. Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of produce every week. This week, boxes will be available at 14 distribution sites. There will be no food distribution by the Ann Arbor YMCA for the week of August 31 nor the week of September 7. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes on Thursday and Friday at 14 different locations to meet community needs. This week, the Y will hand out 900 boxes of food. Each box contains 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers whose business has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Distribution of the produce boxes was originally scheduled to end in June.

LAKANADETROIT - Ready-to-eat chicken and turkey from Tip Top Poultry has been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. The recalled products have Est. See a list of all recalled products below. Numerous products are being recalled "out of an abundance of caution," according to the USDA. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.