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What the Build Back Better Act Means for Agriculture
The House just passed the bill. While it addresses infrastructure as a whole, several sections will have big impacts on American farming.
Food and Agriculture Takeaways From the COP26 Climate Conference
With the international conference wrapped up, here are the pledges and initiatives that will have the biggest impact on farming and agriculture.
How My Toddler Reminded Me of the Joys of Composting
It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and makes it feel like less of a chore in the process.
Meat Industry Groups Promise to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030
By how much is yet to be determined.
Farmers Cry ‘Avocad-no!’ to Crazy Low Prices in Australia
A dramatic surplus of fruit has driven avocado prices so far down that, in some cases, it isn’t worth it for farmers to even harvest them.
Light at the End of the Tunnel for EU Tariffs on American Agricultural Goods
President Biden has begun de-escalating the trade war.
Bill Seeks to Standardize and Promote Offshore Aquaculture
Yet it remains unclear whether or not offshore aquaculture is bad for the environment.
Maine Passes Nation’s First ‘Right to Food’ Amendment
Mainers have taken a bold step to protect the right of individuals to grow their own food.
Vaccine Requirements Unsettle Some Farmers Who Serve on USDA Committees
All USDA employees, including farmers and ranchers elected to serve on Farm Service Agency committees, are required to be fully vaccinated by November 22.
