The Skinny on Farm Subsidies and Obesity
To make real, lasting improvements in our food system, we have to get to the root of the problem.
New Rules will Support Farmers and Jobs
The meatpacking industry, giant poultry companies, and largest food processors have forced more than 1 million American farmers and ranchers out of business since 1980.
Waiter, There’s a Newfangled Technology in My Soup
The unregulated nanotech industry is spreading through the U.S. food system.
Casino Crops
A global farm crash is looming.
Why Billions Eat Unhealthy Rice and Shouldn’t
How about a big campaign to shift consumption back to “brown rice”?
Dairy Farmers vs. Commodities Traders
Skyrocketing input costs and skewed pricing policies are jeopardizing America’s independent dairy farmers.
End the Factory Farm Nightmare
Smithfield’s animal abuse is shocking, but hardly surprising.
A Climate-Friendly Farm Bill
Climate-friendly agriculture isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions.
The Ethanol Industry’s $6 Billion Christmas Gift
Evidence is mounting that corn ethanol and other basic biofuels are actually worse for the environment than the fossil fuels they’re supposed to replace.
Stop Secret Election Spending: A Nonpartisan Goal
Secret spending will only balloon in the 2012 elections if Congress doesn’t stop it in its tracks.
Clean Corn
There’s bad CO2 and good CO2.
Spineless
Maybe stem cells can help regenerate Obama’s backbone.
A ‘Letter’ From Rice Farmers
In preparation for the National Rice Summit, Philippine farmers speak up about what they need from the government to support organic and self-sufficient farming.
Food Shouldn’t be a Poker Chip
Commodities markets are dominated by speculators who have never gotten their hands dirty in a corn field.
Sweet Tomato Victory
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ longtime strategy is bearing fruit.