From 300 seed companies to 3
A quiet consolidation has reshaped American agriculture — leaving farmers with fewer choices, higher costs, and shrinking leverage.
Oregon’s “Winter Waters” program aims to reconnect consumers with local seafood
A Civil Eats report describes an Oregon event series that is trying to rebuild local seafood economies by connecting consumers directly with fishers, processors, and coastal food businesses.
The EAT-Lancet Commission closes its doors
The high-profile global panel that pushed a plant-forward “planetary health diet” and sweeping food system reforms has shut down, reigniting debate over who should shape the future of agriculture and…
Weedkiller glyphosate named wartime asset
Trump’s use of the Defense Production Act to boost glyphosate production reframes a lawsuit-plagued chemical as essential to national security while Bayer faces billions in legal risk.
Farm bill keeps the system intact
New draft legislation is drawing criticism for preserving corporate advantages in agriculture while weakening state-level protections and shielding pesticide makers from liability.
Farmers cling to corn as prices slump
With grain prices depressed and costs high, U.S. growers see planting lots of corn as their best shot at breaking even in 2026.