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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 23, 2026
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Senate Agriculture Committee Stalls Farm Bill Amidst Deep Divisions Over Food Aid and Policy Direction
The highly anticipated 2026 Farm Bill has hit a significant roadblock, with Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee voting to block its advancement last week. This pivotal vote, occurring on…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 23, 2026
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Trump Administration Unveils GRAS Reform Proposal, Drawing Praise for Transparency but Criticism for Insufficient Safeguards
Washington D.C. – August 10, 2026 – The Trump administration today released a landmark proposed rule aimed at enhancing transparency in the federal regulation of food ingredients, a move championed…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 22, 2026
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The Escalating Crisis of Tick-Borne Diseases: Farmers Face Unprecedented Health and Economic Threats Amidst Climate Change and Ecological Shifts.
Farmers across the United States are grappling with an alarming surge in tick populations and the debilitating illnesses they transmit, transforming daily life on agricultural lands into a continuous battle…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 22, 2026
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FDA Updates Antibiotic Risk Framework for Animal Agriculture Amidst Calls for Broader Reform
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week finalized an updated framework designed to evaluate the risks associated with antibiotic use in animal agriculture, aiming to better assess each drug’s…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 22, 2026
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Trump Administration Moves to Lower Beef Prices with Tariff Waivers, Igniting Fierce Debate Among Domestic Ranchers and Consumer Advocates
Washington D.C., August 21, 2026 – In a significant policy shift aimed at alleviating persistent consumer sticker shock at the grocery store, the Trump administration today announced a plan to…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 21, 2026
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U.S. Fruit Farmers Face Unprecedented Catastrophic Losses as Climate Change Drives Early Blooms and Extreme Freezes
Across the United States, fruit farmers cultivating apples, peaches, and plums have reported devastating, widespread losses this year, attributing the unprecedented crop failures to severe late-spring freezes exacerbated by a…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 21, 2026
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Massive Corporate Contracts Fuel Decline in Prison Food Quality and Safety, Endangering Incarcerated Individuals’ Health
The systemic privatization of food services within correctional facilities across the United States has led to a precipitous decline in the quality and safety of meals, posing significant health risks…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 21, 2026
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Bitter Honey: Unmasking Industrial Agriculture’s Threat to Global Pollinators and Our Food Security
The captivating hum of a beehive, the rich aroma of wax and honey, proved an intoxicating revelation for Dr. Anna Durant, igniting an unexpected passion that would redefine her life…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 21, 2026
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Trump Taps White House Aide to Lead FDA
President Donald Trump’s nomination of White House aide Heidi Overton as the next Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has immediately ignited a firestorm of opposition, signaling a…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 20, 2026
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Local Produce Emerges as Safer Choice Amidst Cyclospora Outbreaks Linked to Industrial Supply Chains
As the United States grapples with a series of foodborne illness outbreaks, notably a recent cyclospora event tied to industrially processed lettuce, consumers are increasingly turning their attention to the…
