A Weird Trade War Rages Between India and the Pacific Northwest Over Apples
Tariffs, unnecessary requirements and a lot of lost sales have been the result.
Farmland-as-Commodity Trend Is Boxing Out Farmers
Increased farmland prices are preventing those who need land from buying it.
Democrats Say They Aren’t Done Helping Black Farmers
Washington ag leaders say this month’s multibillion-dollar aid package for farmers of color is only the beginning.
USDA’s New Pandemic Assistance Program Aims to Help Underserved Producers
They’re working on it, promises new USDA chief Tom Vilsack.
Supreme Court Hears Case on Allowing Union Organizers Access to Farmworkers
California’s unusually union-friendly laws are at stake.
Federal Judge Sides With Hydroponic Farmers in ‘Organic’ Fight
Soil-less producers will remain eligible for the coveted USDA certification.
The Latest Battle in the Meat Wars
It’s “MeatOut Day” vs. “Meat on the Menu Day” in middle America.
‘Political Interference’ Reportedly Tainted Past EPA Decisions on Dicamba
A new report indicates that the Trump administration EPA was not entirely above-board.
Congress Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill with $23 Billion for Farming and Food
The most noteworthy item suggests Washington may be finally ready to take racial justice in farming seriously.
