States Lead Charge to Combat Widespread College Student Food Insecurity Amidst Federal Hurdles and Onerous SNAP Requirements.

The pervasive image of the "broke college student" has long been a cultural touchstone, often romanticized as a period of harmless ramen-noodle consumption. However, this stereotype masks a far more…

A Resounding Rejection: Food Justice Movement Declares No Common Ground with MAHA

The National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA), through a powerful statement co-authored by Dara Cooper, co-founder and senior advisor for the NBFJA, HEAL Food Alliance, and LIFE Resource Collaborative,…

The Persian Gulf Crisis: A Looming Global Food Catastrophe Fueled by Fertilizer Dependency

American farmers are currently grappling with an impending crisis as the critical spring planting season commences, marked by severe disruptions in the supply chain for essential agricultural inputs. Urea, phosphate,…

Big Tech’s Deepening Grip: How AI is Reshaping U.S. Federal Policy and Transforming Global Food Systems

The pervasive influence of major technology corporations on the current federal administration is becoming increasingly undeniable, manifesting profoundly in policy-making and, subsequently, in the fundamental sectors of agriculture and aquaculture.…

Federal Aid Program for Farmers Faces Scrutiny as Specialty Crop Growers Encounter Significant Barriers to Access

In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a substantial $12 billion economic aid package for American farmers, channeling support through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. This initiative…

Art Cullen: Chronicling Iowa’s Agricultural Crossroads and the Fight for Rural America

It’s often challenging for the general public to grasp the intricate corporate, political, and cultural forces dictating the crops farmers cultivate, their cultivation methods, or the proliferation of industrial hog…

EPA Repeals Stricter Mercury Emission Limits, Igniting Health and Environmental Concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week, on February 24, 2026, the repeal of a 2024 rule that had imposed more stringent limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired power…

Oregon’s Winter Waters Initiative Champions Local Seafood Amidst Import Dominance

On a blustery Saturday in early February, a small but determined group gathered on a dock at the Port of Newport, a vital hub on Oregon’s central coast. Dressed in…

How to Start a Seed and Plant Swap

As the morning progressed, the quiet anticipation of the organizers was met with a steady influx of attendees. Farmers, eager young children, seasoned plant enthusiasts, and novice community gardeners tromped…

Casey Means’ Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing Sparks Debate on Diet, Vaccines, and Public Health Direction

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