FDA Initiates Comprehensive Reassessment of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Decades-Old Food Preservative Linked to Carcinogenic Concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a comprehensive reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a widely used chemical preservative found in thousands of processed food products. This move, declared…

Ohlone Culinary Renaissance and Land Reclamation Efforts Forge a Path to Repair and Recognition in the East Bay

In a powerful testament to resilience and cultural revitalization, Ohlone leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino are spearheading a multifaceted initiative to reclaim their heritage, land, and culinary traditions in…

USDA Opens State-of-the-Art Sterile Fly Facility in Texas to Bolster Defenses Against New World Screwworm Threat

AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 11, 2026 – Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday to inaugurate a pivotal new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) facility…

USDA Unveils Sweeping "Agricultural Lawfare" Initiative Targeting Deregulation, Eminent Domain, and DEI Programs

February 12, 2026 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle what the Trump administration has termed "agricultural lawfare," a broad initiative aimed at reshaping…

House Republicans Unveil a Revamped Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2026 – Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee today released a draft farm bill package, "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," sparking…

USDA Takes Helm of Foreign Food Aid, Signaling Major Shift in U.S. Global Humanitarian Strategy

February 4, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday its official assumption of operations for the foreign food aid program Food for Peace, signaling a significant restructuring…

EPA Clarifies "Right to Repair" for Farmers, Challenging Manufacturers’ Use of Environmental Laws

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance this week, on February 5, 2025, explicitly stating that equipment manufacturers cannot leverage the Clean Air Act to prevent farmers from performing…

Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act Advances, Poised to Reshape U.S. Seafood Production and Reduce Import Dependency.

The United States is on the cusp of a significant shift in its approach to seafood production, with a new bipartisan legislative effort, the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA)…

Embracing Perennial Agriculture: A Vision for Climate Resilience and Food System Transformation

In an era increasingly defined by climate volatility and environmental challenges, a compelling new anthology, Living Roots, edited by agroecologist Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug, presents an alternate vision…

USDA Proposes Accelerated Line Speeds in Poultry and Pork Processing, Igniting Fierce Debate Over Safety and Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a suite of proposed rules on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, that would significantly increase line speeds at poultry and pork production facilities nationwide,…