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The Fight Over Healthy Soil

There are at least 28 state legislatures debating healthy soil initiatives this spring.

by Kelley Griffin· May 3, 2021
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Trump-Associated Legal Firm Sues USDA for ‘Anti-White Racism’

The group is furious that historically disadvantaged communities will be given an advantage.

by Dan Nosowitz· April 29, 2021
Consumption

Mexico’s Supreme Court Issues Verdict: American Potatoes Welcome

This ends a long and strange embargo.

by Dan Nosowitz· April 29, 2021
Consumption

The USDA’s Transplanted Research Agencies Are Staying Put

Tom Vilsack says he has no plans to return ERS and NIFA back to Washington.

by Josh Voorhees· April 27, 2021
Consumption

As Biden Makes New Climate Pledge, Vilsack Unveils Conservation Expansion

The USDA is ramping up its marquee conservation program as part of its ongoing emissions-cutting efforts.

by Josh Voorhees· April 22, 2021
Consumption

Biden Administration Extends Free School Meals Through Next School Year

What if these changes were permanent?

by Dan Nosowitz· April 21, 2021
Consumption

Cory Booker Wants Ag to Be a (Much) Bigger Part of Democrats’ Infrastructure Push

The New Jersey senator is again at the center of the farming conversation.

by Josh Voorhees· April 13, 2021
Consumption

The Meat of the Matter

Major US meat and dairy companies have helped thwart climate action in the past. Will they do it again?

by Josh Voorhees· April 8, 2021
Consumption

Why Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Could Be a ‘Big F**king Deal’ for American Farmers

The $2-trillion proposal is light on direct ag aid but could ultimately reshape the way farmers do business.

by Josh Voorhees· April 1, 2021
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