Federal Agencies Unveil Billion-Dollar Plan for Farm Modernization Amidst Contradictory Pesticide Policies

Federal agencies on Friday, March 3, 2026, announced a coordinated effort to "accelerate farm modernization and long-term food supply security," a plan that promises research into the health impacts of…

California Confronts Federal Opposition Over Farmland Equity Initiative as USDA Threatens Legal Action

A bold initiative in California aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural land policies to foster equity and resilience in its food system has drawn a stern rebuke and threat of…

Navigating the Complex Nexus of Food Justice and Make America Healthy Again Movements

The landscape of food and public health advocacy in the United States is increasingly complex, marked by the intersection and divergence of various influential movements. Prominent among these are the…

House Republicans Propose Divisive Farm Bill, Setting Stage for Intense Legislative Battle Over Food Assistance and Agricultural Policy

Washington D.C. – Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee unveiled a comprehensive draft farm bill package today, titled "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," igniting a new…

Kickapoo Chef Crystal Wahpepah Showcases Oakland’s Native American Side

Oakland, CA – In a significant moment for Indigenous cuisine and cultural preservation, Chef Crystal Wahpepah, a trailblazing Kickapoo culinary artist, is set to release her highly anticipated debut cookbook,…

House Republicans Unveil Ambitious 2026 Farm Bill Amid Farmer Distress and Contentious Policy Debates

On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee’s Republican majority released their initial framework for the comprehensive 2026 Farm Bill, officially titled the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026." This…

Living Roots: Charting a Perennial Path for Climate Resilience and Agricultural Transformation

With the escalating urgency of climate change at the forefront of global discourse, a groundbreaking collection of essays, Living Roots, edited by agroecologist Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug, presents…

A Sweeping Overhaul of SNAP Benefits Restricts Food Choices Across States, Igniting Confusion and Concern

Federal food assistance programs are undergoing a significant transformation, with at least five states having already implemented bans on soda and candy through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These…

FDA Finalizes Advisory Guidance on Livestock Antibiotic Duration Limits, Drawing Strong Criticism from Public Health Advocates

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 17, 2026, published a final guidance document advising pharmaceutical companies to establish "duration limits" for medically important antibiotics administered…

USDA Proposes Significant Increases to Meat Processing Line Speeds, Igniting Debate Over Safety and Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, unveiled proposed rules that would dramatically accelerate line speeds in poultry and pork production facilities, a move the agency…