EPA Reverses Stricter Mercury Emissions Limits, Reigniting Debate Over Public Health and Energy Policy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week, on February 24, 2026, its decision to repeal a 2024 rule that had imposed more stringent limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired…
Oregon’s Winter Waters Initiative: Rekindling Local Seafood Economies and Forging Sustainable Futures on the Pacific Coast
On a blustery Saturday in early February, the Port of Newport, Oregon, typically bustling with commercial activity, hosted a poignant gathering that underscored a critical challenge facing coastal communities nationwide.…
Community Seed Swaps Flourish, Protecting Biodiversity and Cultivating Local Resilience Across the United States
On the last Saturday in January, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, transformed into a vibrant hub of agricultural exchange, hosting an annual seed swap that underscored a growing…
Dr. Casey Means’ Confirmation Hearing Ignites Debate Over Food Policy, Public Health, and Medical Orthodoxy
Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, underwent a rigorous confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, February…
Pioneering Change: A Decade of Women Farmers and Food Producers Reshaping the Global Food System
Civil Eats has consistently highlighted the invaluable, yet frequently overlooked, contributions of individuals shaping the global food system. As the world acknowledges International Women’s Day on March 8th, amidst the…
House Agriculture Committee Advances a Farm Bill Proposal
The House Agriculture Committee, following over 20 hours of intense deliberation and partisan skirmishes, has advanced the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," a comprehensive legislative package that…
USDA Expands SNAP Purchase Restrictions to 22 States, Fueling Debate on Food Access and Public Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, approved waivers for an additional four states – Kansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Wyoming – to implement restrictions on purchases…
Trump Administration Backs Bayer in Landmark Supreme Court Case, Sparking Public Health Outcry and Political Rift
The Trump administration has formally urged the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the chemical giant Bayer, arguing that federal pesticide regulations should shield the company from lawsuits alleging…
Against the Tide: Louisiana’s Isleños Battle Coastal Erosion to Save a Centuries-Old Fishing Culture
The delicate balance of life in southeast Louisiana, particularly for communities like Shell Beach, is being profoundly disrupted by an accelerating coastal crisis. Here, a unique cultural heritage, that of…
Art Cullen’s Decades-Long Crusade: Unmasking the Corporate Grip on Iowa’s Agriculture and Its National Ramifications
The complex tapestry of American agriculture often appears idyllic from afar – vast fields under an expansive sky, a symbol of national bounty. Yet, beneath this surface, powerful corporate, political,…















