Agriculture

Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short

"The Trump administration has rolled out several programs intended to pacify consumers frustrated with high beef prices and ranchers angered by beef imports."

Source: New York Times, 09/03/2026

Secretive Deals May Cut Billions From US Global Health Spending: Analysis

"The Trump administration is working to cut global health funding to developing nations by tens of billions of dollars by 2030, according to a new analysis of the secretive agreements U.S. officials have pursued with more than a dozen governments to date."

Source: Washington Post, 09/01/2026

More Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Salmonella Rising In US Poultry

"Amid a busy season of summer food recalls and illnesses, sustainable farming advocates are warning that salmonella bacteria found in poultry is increasing strains most likely to cause illness, hospitalization and death, and that such bacteria are also increasingly resistant to antibiotic medicine."

Source: The New Lede, 08/31/2026

Trump DOT Moves To Relax Fuel Efficiency Standards For Commercial Trucks

"The Trump administration on Friday moved to relax fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks."

Source: The Hill, 08/31/2026

As Water Pollution Concerns Grow in Iowa, So Do Fertilizer Industry Profits

"As farmers balk at skyrocketing fertilizer costs and runoff threatens drinking water sources in Iowa, North American manufacturers are raking in cash." "The net earnings of North America’s top fertilizer producers raise questions about who benefits most from fertilizer use, an advocacy group says."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/28/2026

"The Revolution Will Be Planted With Wildflowers"

"When you buy the “Decolonize This Yard” native wildflower mix seed packet from Matiz Press in Chicago, you get much more than a lush garden" "A new generation of green thumbs are creating beautifully designed seed packets to encourage the growth of lush gardens — and social consciousness."

Source: New York Times, 08/26/2026

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