Stoner Crime, WOTUS, POTUS, and More: Your February Food News Round-Up
In which the President pulls a fast one on farmers and a presidential candidate’s ties to Big Ag are exposed.
Federal Court Strikes Down Three Waivers That Exempted Refineries from Using Ethanol
These exemptions have ballooned under the Trump administration, frustrating corn farmers.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Waters of the United States Rule
The new version could have disastrous effects on American clean water—but plays to Trump’s political base.
New Documentary Tells Story of the Man Behind First Consumer Protection Law
Dr. Harvey Wiley has been hailed the father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
After a Decade, the USDA ‘Addresses’ Unfairness in Meat Production
Except they didn’t, and the National Farmers Union is not thrilled with the new proposed rule.
Commune Comeback, Bear Farm Brouhaha, and an OG Hustler: Your January Food News Round-Up
The question here is whether OG means original gangster or organically grown. In the case of this farm fraudster, both might apply.
14 States (Plus New York City and D.C.) Sue Trump Administration to Stop SNAP Cuts
The states say it unlawfully limits states’ rights.
As we count down the days left in 2019, we’re looking back at some of the most important agriculture stories of the year.
Trump Announces Trade Pact That Would See Huge Chinese Purchases of Farm Goods
Experts Are Skeptical.
