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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 26, 2026
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USDA Moves to Rescind Key Protections for Poultry Farmers, Igniting Debate Over Market Fairness
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on July 9, 2026, its intention to rescind three pivotal Biden-era rules designed to bolster protections and enhance bargaining power for contract poultry…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 25, 2026
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Federal Antitrust Agencies Deliver Mixed Results: Farmers Gain ‘Right to Repair’ John Deere Equipment, While Egg Producers Face Collusion Penalties
Federal agencies tasked with upholding antitrust laws have concluded two high-profile cases this week, impacting critical sectors of the food and agriculture industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 25, 2026
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Delicious, Yes, But Golden Mushrooms Threaten Ecosystems
The growing popularity of golden oyster mushrooms ( Pleurotus citrinopileatus), a prized edible fungus, has inadvertently led to a silent ecological invasion across North America, prompting concerns among scientists and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 25, 2026
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Home-Compostable Bioplastics: A Deep Dive into a Promising Yet Perplexing Solution to Plastic Waste
The availability of bamboo cutlery, plant-fiber plates, bin liners, and a burgeoning array of other household products, all prominently labeled home-compostable, is steadily expanding across retail shelves and online marketplaces.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 25, 2026
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Once Touted as a Solution to CAFO Manure, Biodigesters Face an Uncertain Future Amid Dwindling Support and Mounting Environmental Opposition.
The promise of transforming vast quantities of animal waste into clean energy, once hailed as a beacon of sustainability for industrial agriculture, is now confronting a turbulent reality. Biodigester technology,…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 24, 2026
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Federal Agencies Link Massive Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to Mexican Iceberg Lettuce, Taylor Farms Prepares for Recall Amid Record Cases.
After weeks of intensive investigation, federal health authorities have pinpointed the source of an unusually widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, identifying contaminated iceberg lettuce from a single Mexican supplier. The Centers for…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 24, 2026
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Cultivating Equity: How the BIPOC Queer Expressway is Reshaping Food Systems and Farmer Representation
The landscape of American agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by individuals and organizations committed to fostering equity, sustainability, and community empowerment. At the forefront of this movement are…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 24, 2026
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A Year After Landmark Budget Bill: Millions Grapple with Sweeping Cuts to Federal Food Assistance
One year has passed since the Republican-backed "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), officially designated H.R. 1, was enacted, marking a pivotal moment that has dramatically reshaped the landscape of federal…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 24, 2026
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Federal Grant Overhaul Proposal Faces Overwhelming Opposition as Comment Period Closes, Raising Concerns Across Critical Sectors
Washington D.C., July 16, 2026 – The Trump administration has concluded the public comment period this week on a sweeping proposal to fundamentally alter how federal grants are administered across…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 23, 2026
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Federal Court Blocks USDA from Arbitrarily Terminating Grant Contracts, Citing Unlawful Basis for Cancellations
In a significant legal development with far-reaching implications for agricultural policy, scientific research, and the broader food system, a federal judge ruled last week that federal agencies are prohibited from…
