US Farm Income Expected to Decrease In 2022
According to a new USDA report, producers will grapple with profitability as supply costs continue to rise and COVID-19 subsidies dwindle this year.
Proposed Acts Could Finally Help Regulate CBD in Food Products
What it would mean for cannabis growers.
In an effort to combat food waste, some companies are upcycling ingredients, giving new life to cast-offs.
Fighting Food Waste, One Swipe at a Time
Apps such as Too Good to Go are helping consumers rescue meals that would otherwise be tossed.
USDA Announces Updates to School Meal Nutrition Standards
The changes will roll out in the 2022-2023 school year.
EPA Launches Investigation Into North Carolina Hog Operations
The state is allowing Smithfield Foods plants to produce biogas from hog waste lagoons—a decision that disproportionately affects the surrounding communities of color.
It’s the End of Food as We Know It—But It Doesn’t Have to Be
In his new book, Dan Saladino examines the ways in which multiple food species are going extinct and what can be done to prevent further loss.
USDA to Set Up ‘Pop-Up’ Site to Ease Port Congestion
With ships stuck off the California coast, the USDA plans to increase the capacity of the Port of Oakland to get agriculture products moving.
Expensive Catfish Regulation Fails to Reel In Results
A controversial USDA inspection rule has had unintended consequences for the farm-raised and wild-caught catfish industries—as well as the food system they’re meant to support.
