Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years. Monday, December 23, 2024

Opinion

Genetic Labeling: Take #2

The State of Vermont has passed a statute mandating the labeling of genetically engineered foods as of July 1, 2016. Other states have considered and are considering similar legislation. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to preempt all state legislation
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2018 Farm Bill--Research

I am continuing to encourage folks to begin thinking about the 2018 Farm Bill. It seems a long way off. But now is the time to start considering how we want to modify and build farm programs for the future
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Wheat Faces a Double Challenge

The 150,000 to 180,000 wheat farmers in America are facing a double-barrel challenge: 1. The declining role and power of agriculture generally; and 2. The declining position of wheat farmers compared to both foreign competition and compared
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