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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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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The farm bill fight isn’t over
Dr. Meryl Nass and Dr. Stewart Tankersley on how the latest House farm bill protects industrial agriculture and pesticide giants while leaving small farmers, local meat producers, and food sovereignty advocates fighting for scraps.
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Understanding the Farm Bill — How Washington reshapes what (and how) you eat
From SNAP cuts to farm survival, the policies behind your grocery bill are shifting in real time.
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House strips pesticide liability shield from farm bill
Bipartisan vote removes controversial protections for pesticide makers, exposing deeper rifts over federal authority, health standards, and corporate liability.
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White House farm event delivers little material relief for farmers
Farm support plan leans on deregulation as farmers face rising fuel and fertilizer costs.
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Small farmers may get relief from federal bottlenecks in meat processing
A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill would allow local slaughterhouses to operate under state inspection — opening the door to direct-to-consumer sales.
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Senate bill proposes breaking up large meatpacking companies
New legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to reduce market concentration in the meat industry and address grocery prices by increasing competition in meat processing.
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Farm stress grows as tariffs ripple through U.S. agriculture
A Politico article says declining farmer sentiment, rising bankruptcies, and trade disruptions are putting pressure on rural Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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Globalism and Centralization | Industry Monopolies | News | Public Advocacy | Regulatory Impediments
Food system concentration: a handful of corporations dominate U.S. agriculture
Farm Action’s Angela Huffman says decades of consolidation have left most of the U.S. food supply chain controlled by just a few corporations.
