Why Russia Pulled Out of its Grain Deal with Ukraine, and What That Means for the Global Food System
The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters.
Lack of Affordable Child Care is Hurting Young Farm Families’ Ability to Grow Their Businesses
Child care has too long been left out of farm policy debates, but our research has consistently found that child care is an issue that affects all of agriculture regardless of farm size, production system or location.
Farm Groups Urge Legislators to Allow Changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act
A policy rider in a new bill could prevent the USDA from making changes to the P&S Act that many say are desperately needed.
At Last, States Reach a Colorado River Deal: Pay Farmers Not to Farm
Farmers in the southwest will get millions of dollars to reduce their water usage for just three years. But when the new conservation deal expires in 2026, states will have to return to the negotiating table yet again.
California’s ‘Local Food Producers’ Hope Proposed New Label Will Boost Support
A new bill aims to help the state’s independent farmers by first labeling who they are.
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Humane Treatment of Pigs Could Catalyze a Wave of New Animal Welfare Laws
The decision could result in a patchwork of laws that are likely to make national meat producers very uncomfortable.
‘There Is No Safety At All.’ Living and Farming in a War Zone
Farmers in Ukraine are dealing with landmines, occupied territories and cut-off transportation lines. The lack of food coming out of the region is contributing to global food insecurity. Despite the challenges, many farmers say they just want to return to their fields.
For Urban Farmers, Community Organizing Can Be Key to Easing Zoning Constraints
Zoning laws can often be barriers for new farmers, but cities and towns are slowly making it easier to farm in residential areas.
Colorado Becomes First State with Right-to-Repair Law
When it comes to agricultural equipment, the Centennial State has become the DIY State.
