Executive Order Directs Major Boost in Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Production, Citing National Security Amidst Legal and Health Controversies

Washington D.C. – February 19, 2026 – In a significant move reverberating through the agricultural, environmental, and public health sectors, President Donald Trump late Wednesday issued an executive order mandating…

Casey Means Faces Scrutiny and Support in Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing, Vowing Crusade Against Ultra-Processed Foods

February 26, 2026 – Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, articulating…

Cultivating Diversity: How Community Seed Swaps Are Reinvigorating Agricultural Heritage

On the last Saturday in January, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, became a vibrant hub for agricultural preservation as Natalie Aird and Josie Flatgard meticulously arranged an array…

EPA Reverses Stricter Mercury Emissions Rule, Reigniting Public Health and Environmental Concerns

Washington D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 24, 2026, announced the repeal of a 2024 rule that had established more stringent limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired…

Oregon’s Winter Waters Initiative Champions Local Seafood and Revitalizes Coastal Economies

On a blustery Saturday in early February, amidst the churning grey waters and a symphony of high winds and barking sea lions, a vibrant scene unfolded at the Port of…

United States Quadruples Argentine Beef Imports Amidst Domestic Outcry and Economic Balancing Act

The United States has officially finalized a landmark trade deal with Argentina, poised to more than quadruple beef imports from the South American nation, a move the Trump administration asserts…

Investigative Journalism Shines Light on Iowa’s Shifting Agricultural and Political Landscape Amidst Environmental and Social Challenges

In the heartland of America, where sprawling fields and towering grain silos define the horizon, the intricate web of corporate, political, and cultural forces shaping agricultural practices often remains obscured.…

President Defies Supreme Court, Imposes New 15% Tariffs Amidst Agricultural Sector Outcry

Washington D.C. — In a dramatic challenge to the separation of powers, President Donald Trump announced new, broad tariffs, escalating the overall rate to 15 percent, just days after the…

Navigating the Confluence: Food Justice and MAHA Movements Face a Complex Path to Alliance

The food justice movement, which has its roots firmly planted in the transformative social movements of the 1960s, has consistently championed comprehensive reform of the food system and advocated for…

In the Face of ICE, This Minneapolis Restaurant Owner Shelters and Feeds Her Community 

In the early days of February 2026, Minneapolis found itself at the epicenter of an unprecedented federal immigration enforcement campaign, a situation that tested the resilience of its communities and…