Home-compostable bioplastic products, ranging from cups and plates to produce bags and film wraps, are still a work in progress.
In a world increasingly grappling with the pervasive environmental crisis of plastic pollution, the promise of home-compostable bioplastics offers a beacon of hope, yet the reality of these products fulfilling…
Biodigesters Face an Uncertain Future as Federal and State Support Dwindles and Environmental Opposition Mounts.
The landscape for industrial-scale dairy operations and their associated waste management systems, particularly biodigesters, is undergoing a significant transformation. Once hailed as a promising solution for mitigating methane emissions and…
A Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges Across 34 States, Challenging Federal and State Health Agencies to Identify Elusive Source
As of July 15, 2026, federal and state public health authorities are grappling with an unprecedented surge in cyclosporiasis cases, a foodborne parasitic illness that has spread across 34 U.S.…
Cultivating Inclusivity: How the BIPOC Queer Expressway is Redefining Agriculture and Food Justice
The agricultural landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by innovative initiatives like the BIPOC Queer Expressway (BQE), an aggregation and distribution network co-founded by farmer and food justice activist…
Trump Administration Proposes Grant Overhaul That Could Upend Farm Funding
On July 16, 2026, the Trump administration concluded the public comment period for a contentious proposal poised to fundamentally reshape the administration of federal grants across all government agencies, including…
One Year On: Republican ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Plunges Millions into Food Insecurity, Strains Nation’s Safety Net
A year after Republicans enacted their landmark budget bill, officially known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), the repercussions for millions of Americans relying on federal food assistance have…
Trump Administration Unveils $15 Million Protein Initiative for Food Banks Amidst Scrutiny Over Prior Local Food Program Cuts
May 21, 2026 – The Trump administration this week announced a new federal effort to enhance protein access for families experiencing food insecurity, channeling $15 million through a partnership with…
Trump Administration Loosens HFC Refrigerant Regulations, Sparking Debate Over Food Prices and Climate Goals
Washington D.C. – On May 22, 2026, President Donald Trump, alongside Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced a significant rollback of Biden-era regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Christian Proselytization Amidst Sweeping Agency Reorganization
May 14, 2026 – In a move that significantly escalates tensions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a group of federal employees, backed by a major labor union, filed…
Critics Say New SNAP Rule Will Do Little to Increase Healthy Options
May 7, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a sweeping new regulation that will compel retailers accepting federal food assistance benefits to significantly expand their in-store…
















