States Lead the Charge to Combat College Student Food Insecurity Amidst Federal Program Complexities

The pervasive myth of the "broke college student" often romanticizes financial hardship as a rite of passage, yet for millions of students across the United States, this reality translates into…

States Forge New Paths in Agricultural Policy Amidst Federal Gridlock

In a significant pivot signaling a potential paradigm shift in American agricultural governance, individual states are increasingly stepping up to craft their own farm policies, navigating complex legislative landscapes and…

Op-ed: The Persian Gulf Oil Crisis Is a Food Crisis 

On Friday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins publicly acknowledged the gravity of the situation, assuring reporters that the administration is exploring "every potential avenue" to mitigate rising fertilizer prices. "We…

The Food Justice Movement’s Resounding Rejection of ‘Common Ground’ with ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Dara Cooper, a prominent figure in the food justice landscape and co-founder of the National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA), HEAL Food Alliance, and LIFE Resource Collaborative, has issued…

USDA Cancels Land Access Program for Young Farmers

March 25, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has abruptly ended a significant Biden-era initiative designed to bolster the next generation of farmers, particularly those from historically underserved…

Chef Jack Strong Forges Pathways to Indigenous Foodways and Culinary Careers at Siletz Valley School

Siletz, Oregon – In a pioneering initiative that bridges cultural heritage with vocational training, Executive Chef Jack Strong, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is leading the…

AI’s Deepening Influence on Global Food Systems: A Critical Examination of Policy, Corporate Power, and Agricultural Transformation

The pervasive influence of artificial intelligence, driven by the world’s leading technology companies, has become an undeniable force shaping the current federal administration’s agenda, with profound implications now extending into…

Central Asian Apple Trees at Ohio Arboretum Face Uprooting, Threatening Future of U.S. Apple Industry Diversity

A crucial collection of wild apple trees, originating from the ancient forests of Central Asia and cultivated for nearly two decades at Dawes Arboretum in Ohio, is slated for removal…

Small Specialty Crop Growers Are Opting Out of Federal Farm Aid

In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a comprehensive $12 billion economic aid package for American farmers through its newly established Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. This significant…

Nearly 150 USDA County Offices Now Lack Any Conservation Staff, New Data Reveals, Jeopardizing Vital Farm Resilience Programs

March 23, 2026 — A recent comprehensive analysis has uncovered that 144 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county offices experienced a complete loss of their conservation staff in 2025, raising…