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fromAxios
1 week ago

How ethnic stereotypes underlie Trump's agricultural vision

New policies on migrant farm labor will be released due to a worker shortage, emphasizing that certain groups are 'naturally' suited for the work.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Mihm: How Big Corn sabotaged Big Sugar to serve us high fructose

In 1971, the chemist Yoshiyuki Takasaki, working in Chiba City, Japan, patented the process to create high fructose corn syrup, revolutionizing sweeteners.
Food & drink
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

Why Tomatoes Might Cost More This Summer

"We've asked for years quite frankly. We asked the last administration under Biden to terminate the agreement and I feel we were somewhat ignored," DiMare said.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

As if Texas floods weren't enough, now there's a fast-approaching flesh-eating parasite from Mexico

The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, citing the further north movement of the flesh-eating New World screwworm fly in Mexico.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Is an Everyday Garden Trick a Key to Carbon Capture?

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) utilizes ground rock such as basalt to capture CO2 from the atmosphere. This process could significantly aid in meeting climate goals.
Agriculture
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top Trump Official Says Americans on Medicaid Should Replace Deported Farm Workers

There will be no amnesty for illegal agricultural workers in the U.S., and Americans on Medicaid should replace them, according to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
Agriculture
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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Agriculture

Farmers Are Finally Getting Critical USDA Web Pages Back - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Trump administration's actions led to significant disruptions in the agricultural sector, including website content removals impacting trust in USDA resources.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Agriculture

Trump's USDA Dismantled Decades of Federal Food Policy in Just 100 Days

The USDA's operations have drastically changed under Trump, affecting various essential programs and policies.
Significant cutbacks have been implemented, impacting food safety, environmental protections, and equity initiatives.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's USDA Dismantled Decades of Federal Food Policy in Just 100 Days

The USDA's operations have drastically changed under Trump, affecting various essential programs and policies.
Significant cutbacks have been implemented, impacting food safety, environmental protections, and equity initiatives.
Agriculture
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

What is France's Loi Duplomb and why are farmers protesting about it?

The Loi Duplomb illustrates the divisions within the French farming community regarding agricultural regulations and pesticide use.
Mixed reactions to the Loi Duplomb highlight the complexities of agricultural interests and competition in France.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. raises fees for Alemany Farmers Market stalls

Ten dollars is fine - I'm for it. But if the city's going to collect more from us, I want to see that money go into marketing. We need more foot traffic.
Portland food
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

OPINION: Tractor protests expose the hypocrisy of French farming policies

The proposed law scrapping some environmental rules was rejected, but farmers felt satisfied as they redirected their efforts to influence the more favorable Senate.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French farmers suspend protests as taxi drivers scale down airport action

"We're suspending the mobilisation (...) Tractors are returning to their farms, even though we had planned to still be there this Tuesday and Wednesday," he said.
France politics
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are wreaking havoc'

Trump's administration policies devastate family farmers despite their electoral support.
Farmers face economic instability due to tariffs, immigration policies, and canceled USDA programs.
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Small farmers in Illinois advocate for transformational investments in the next farm bill to combat inequality and enhance sustainability.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.
Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

The UK government has banned EU cheese and meat imports to prevent foot-and-mouth disease.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Namibia grapples with 'red line' from the colonial era DW 04/16/2025

Namibia's high court ruled against activists seeking to dismantle the Red Line, a historic livestock disease control barrier affecting the economy.
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