The Push to Lift the Ban on Industrial Hemp Is Back, With an Unlikely Leader
Everything old is new.
Kansas Governor Signs “Tyson Bill,” Despite Protests
The governor smoothed the way for exactly the kinds of operations that sparked protests just a few months ago.
China Joins the Fray, Reacts to US Tariffs With Huge Tariffs of Their Own
Wine, fruit, nuts, and ginseng. And it could get worse.
“Farmers for Free Trade” Runs Ad During “Fox and Friends” To Get Trump’s Attention
The commercial features a farmer from Montana and will run in D.C. and Florida, where the president spends most of his time.
E.U. Weighs Agricultural Tariffs As Retaliation for Trump’s Steel Tariffs
Producers of orange juice, peanut butter, corn, bourbon, and more will be hurt if Trump’s tariffs go forward.
What Is the “Protect Interstate Commerce Act” and Why Does It Matter?
Congressman Steve King (R-IA) has proposed the measure as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, but its chances of getting approved seem slim.
Michel Nischan On How the Proposed SNAP Harvest Box Could Actually Work
“A ‘Blue Apron approach’ only works if there is choice involved.” – Michel Nischan, founder of Wholesome Wave, a national nonprofit making produce affordable for people in poverty.
Trump Wants to Replace Some SNAP Benefits with a “Blue Apron-Type” Food Box
Under the Trump administration’s new budget proposal, SNAP recipients would receive about half of their benefits as a box of prepackaged food.
This sustainability advocate served as a senior policy adviser for nutrition and the executive director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign.
