USDA Clashes With Europe’s Environmental Protection Plans
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy aims to make food systems fair and healthy while reducing pesticide use—and USDA chief Tom Vilsack vehemently opposes it.
Farmers of Color Still Awaiting Promised Debt Relief
After 13 lawsuits, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act appears to have stalled.
USDA Rolling Out New Insurance Policies for Small Farmers
Starting in 2022, ‘micro farms’ will be able to access expanded insurance coverage across the country.
National Farmers Union Announces Campaign to Break Up Agricultural Monopolies
The Fairness for Farmers campaign launched with support from Minnesota and Montana senators.
Fewer Than Half of Applicants Receive Federal Conservation Funding
Two of the biggest national conservation programs for farmers distribute funds to a fraction of all who apply.
USDA Accepts More Than 2.5 Million Acres in Grassland Conservation Program
It’s more than twice as much as last year.
USDA Announces Aid for Farm and Food Workers
Farmworkers, meatpacking workers and grocery store employees will be reimbursed up to $600 each.
USDA to Reimburse Dairy Producers for Pandemic-Related Losses
But will this help the dairy industry’s long-term prospects?
