Fewer farms, more milk: U.S. dairy consolidation accelerates
New analysis projects fewer than 20,000 dairy farms by the end of the decade as economies of scale, technology, and vertical integration reshape the industry.
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New Hampshire Governor Vetoes On-Farm Slaughter Bill
Meryl Nass says the veto of HB 396, combined with federal rollbacks and the removal of the PRIME Act from the Senate Farm Bill, favors large meat processors over independent farmers and consumers.
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For egg giants, accountability is just another expense
Consumers paid record prices and contract farmers earned pennies while dominant egg producers amassed huge profits — then settled price-fixing allegations for a fraction of what they made.
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Senate Farm Bill Leaves Out ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ — For Now
A major procedural win for animals, but not the end of the fight as Big Pork looks for another opening in the Farm Bill.
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Big Ag wants federal power to override state food standards
Joel Salatin argues that farmers who champion states’ rights and limited government should think twice before backing a federal bill that overrides state food standards.
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The beef squeeze hitting the dinner plate
America’s beef cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest level in decades, helping drive beef prices higher. For years, strong consumer demand absorbed those increases — but there are signs shoppers may finally be pulling back.
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Should an Industry-Friendly Rider in the Farm Bill Override Over 1,000 State Laws?
A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill could establish a precedent that states may no longer meaningfully govern the terms under which food is produced and sold within their own borders.
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“There’s life after cows” — Inside the forced sale of a family’s final herd
The New York Times profiles a Pennsylvania family preparing to sell their last herd of dairy cows.
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U.S. drought deepens, raising risks for crops, cattle and food prices
Record heat and vanishing soil moisture threaten planting season, with beef prices already climbing.
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Protein demand reshapes U.S. food markets as diets shift and GLP-1 use rises
New dietary guidelines and weight-loss drugs push consumers toward meat, driving demand despite high prices.
