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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 9, 2026
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FDA Finalizes Controversial Guidance on Livestock Antibiotics, Drawing Criticism from Public Health Advocates Over Weak Enforcement
Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final guidance document on Friday, February 17, 2026, advising drug companies to establish "duration limits" for medically important antibiotics administered…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 9, 2026
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USDA Proposes Sweeping Increases to Meatpacking Line Speeds Amidst Public Health and Worker Safety Concerns
Washington D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a controversial set of proposed rules on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, aimed at significantly increasing line speeds at poultry and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 9, 2026
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The Enduring Fight: Systemic Challenges and Resilient Solutions for Black Farmers in America
Civil Eats, a prominent voice in food systems journalism since 2009, has consistently brought to light the intricate and often painful experiences of Black farmers in their long struggle to…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 8, 2026
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Trump Administration Orders Boost to Domestic Glyphosate and Elemental Phosphorus Production, Citing National Security
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday, February 19, 2026, directing the Secretary of Agriculture to significantly enhance the domestic supply of glyphosate, the active…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 8, 2026
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Presidential Administration Reinstates Tariffs at 15 Percent Following Supreme Court Rejection of Previous Trade Measures
Washington D.C., February 23, 2026 – In a dramatic weekend development that sent shockwaves through global markets and political circles, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 15 percent overall tariff…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 8, 2026
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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…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 7, 2026
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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.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 7, 2026
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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…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 7, 2026
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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…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 6, 2026
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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…
