Hidden behind the illusion of choice at the grocery store is a highly consolidated system in which a handful of corporations control the animals, the farmers, the processing, and ultimately the price of the food on your plate.
Whether America’s farmland goes to young farmers or financial giants may define the future of our food system, Joel Salatin warns.
The crisis isn’t a lack of subsidies, but a food system clogged by consolidation and regulatory bottlenecks.
At a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, farmers explained how consolidation hollowed out the market beneath their feet.
A new Farm Action handbook lays out how state-level advocates can curb corporate power, protect farmers, and rebuild resilient local food economies.
Monsanto, DuPont, and Syngenta dominate global seed sales through acquisitions and cross-licensing — shrinking seed diversity and farmer autonomy.
Decades of hype, soaring input costs, and pest resistance have left many Indian cotton growers worse off — a cautionary tale for GMO proponents everywhere.
From beef to dips, a handful of giant corporations control what looks like variety at the store — wielding power that squeezes farmers, inflates prices, and hides the truth behind labels.
From pandemic windfalls to decades of mergers, America’s grocery giants have tightened their grip on food retail — driving up prices, squeezing farmers, and leaving communities with fewer choices.
A study using 30 years of data shows how consolidation and ownership changes have reshaped regional livestock markets and raised fresh concerns about anticompetitive behavior.