The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has canceled approximately $1 billion in food purchasing from local farmers for schools and food banks. Around $660 million that would go towards schools and ...

Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to bring back a $1 billion federal program that allows schools, child care programs, and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein. The Local ...

NEW ORLEANS — As summer inches closer, Toups Family Meal CEO Amanda Toups says her phone is already ringing. “I’m telling them we’re going to do our best,” Toups Family Meal CEO Amanda Toups said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting a mortgage to buy a home is a process, with many hoops and hurdles to jump through before reaching the finish line. And ...

The Trump Administration is halting funding for two farm-to-table food programs, one of which was slated to provide an additional $11 million this year for getting fresh food into to Louisiana schools ...

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to decide which mortgage program is right for you. When exploring government-backed loans, FHA and USDA options both promise ...