FDA Relaxes Enforcement on ‘No Artificial Colors’ Labels, Sparking Debate Over Consumer Transparency and Industry Transition to Natural Dyes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant shift in its approach to enforcing food dye labeling, opting for "enforcement discretion" on products advertised as containing "no artificial…

House Republicans Unveil Comprehensive Farm Bill Draft Amidst Mounting Agricultural Crises and Political Divides

On Friday, Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee released their initial draft of the 2026 Farm Bill, officially titled the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.” This significant…

Haitian Immigrants Sue JBS for Alleged Discrimination and Labor Exploitation Amid Broader Scrutiny of Meatpacking Industry Practices.

A landmark lawsuit has been filed against JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, by three Haitian immigrants who allege widespread discrimination, dangerous working conditions, and wage violations at the company’s Swift…

EPA Reapproves Controversial Herbicide Dicamba for Soybeans and Cotton Amidst Strong Opposition and Weakened Protections Concerns

Regulators at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced late Friday the reapproval of the herbicide dicamba for use on soybeans and cotton, a weedkiller that federal courts have twice banned…

Trump Administration Finalizes Deal to Quadruple Argentine Beef Imports Amid Domestic Outcry

The United States has officially finalized a landmark deal with Argentina, dramatically increasing beef imports from the South American nation. Signed by President Donald Trump on February 9, 2025, an…

FDA Launches Comprehensive Review of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Signaling Major Shift in Food Additive Regulation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a comprehensive reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a widely used chemical preservative, signaling a potentially transformative shift in the agency’s approach to…

Ohlone Leaders Forge a Path of Cultural Revitalization and Reconciliation Through Food and Land Stewardship in the East Bay

In a profound act of cultural reclamation and institutional reconciliation, Ohlone leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino have launched ‘ammatka Cafe at the University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of…

USDA Opens State-of-the-Art Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Texas to Combat New World Screwworm Threat

February 11, 2026 – Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined Governor Greg Abbott in Texas Monday to inaugurate a new, cutting-edge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) facility, marking a critical…

Trump Administration’s USDA Unveils ‘Agricultural Lawfare’ Framework, Targeting Deregulation, Eminent Domain, and DEI Initiatives

February 12, 2026 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today announced a sweeping new initiative designed to combat what the Trump administration has dubbed "agricultural lawfare," a comprehensive strategy aimed at…

House Republicans Unveil Draft Farm Bill 2.0 Amidst Bipartisan Tensions and Calls for Overdue Investments

Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee today, February 13, 2026, released a comprehensive draft of the new Farm Bill, officially titled "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026."…