Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

The shutdown is poised to deepen hunger in America — just as the Trump administration stopped tracking it

This story was originally published by Grist. The federal government shutdown is stretching into a second week with no end in sight. As Democrats and Republicans in Congress face a

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 16 Oct 2025

The shutdown is poised to deepen hunger in America — just as the Trump administration stopped tracking it

Trump’s budget bill is on the verge of transforming how America eats

The drastic policy shifts will make it harder on those who grow food — and on those struggling to afford to eat.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 4 Jun 2025

Trump’s budget bill is on the verge of transforming how America eats

Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms

Federal programs are a lifeline for farmers. Now many are questioning whether they can stay in business.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist and Naveena Sadasivam, Grist

/ 10 Mar 2025

Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms

Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation’s agriculture system.

America depends on Southeastern agriculture. After two hurricanes and billions of dollars in damages, the US food supply chain faces an uncertain future.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 31 Oct 2024

Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation’s agriculture system.

More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages

Climate change is making farm work more difficult and dangerous. But workers worry technology could lead to further exploitation.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist and Melina Walling, Grist

/ 31 Oct 2024

More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages

One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why.

Hunger and food insecurity are no longer merely benchmarks of public health. They are symptoms of a warming world.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 30 Jul 2024

One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why.

‘A matter of life and death’: How disaster response endangers US farmworkers

In a Grist exclusive, a new report finds that data gaps end up putting vulnerable communities at even more risk.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 30 Jul 2024

‘A matter of life and death’: How disaster response endangers US farmworkers

The people who feed America are going hungry

Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 22 Jul 2024

The people who feed America are going hungry

Biden admin unveils first-ever heat protections for workers. Here’s what to know.

The proposal comes as Americans endure another summer of record-breaking temperatures.

By Frida Garza, Grist and Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist

/ 10 Jul 2024

The shutdown is poised to deepen hunger in America — just as the Trump administration stopped tracking it

Trump’s budget bill is on the verge of transforming how America eats

Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms

Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation’s agriculture system.

More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages

One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why.

‘A matter of life and death’: How disaster response endangers US farmworkers

The people who feed America are going hungry

Biden admin unveils first-ever heat protections for workers. Here’s what to know.

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