The Biden administration’s efforts to correct historic wrongs are being contested by white farmers and banks. Congress might have a path forward.
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December 1, 2021
The Biden administration’s efforts to correct historic wrongs are being contested by white farmers and banks. Congress might have a path forward.
Veteran rancher Bill Niman says his new business, FoodID, promises to bring much-needed sunshine to the industry, but some experts are skeptical of its approach.
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Legumes are exceptionally good for people and soil, but high prices for corn and soy, plus extreme weather due to climate change, are threatening domestic production.
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The first food-assistance increase in a generation will also help prevent the mental health challenges that come with food insecurity.
‘It’s not a move to bigger farms,’ Danone says, as 89 small organic remain in limbo. Now, companies and policymakers are trying to chart a path to a sustainable future for the industry.
September 13, 2021
We profile women working the land, with animals, and with wool to create a local fiber shed: ‘If you care about where your food comes, you should care about where your fiber comes from.’
President Biden’s Build Back Better Act includes $27 billion for climate-smart agriculture—the biggest investment in agricultural conservation programs since the Dust Bowl.
