Don’t Let the Senate Block USDA Strong Organic Animal Welfare Standards
The Senate Appropriations Committee may consider an unacceptable policy rider that would block USDA from putting the new organic animal welfare regulations into effect.
An Interview with Rick Friday, the Cartoonist Fired by Farm News
Rick Friday is not only a hero to farmers around the country, but increasingly a hero to American families, too.
Monsanto Pushes Their “Support” for GMO Labeling
The Monsanto-sponsored DARK Act is raising its head again to “support” GMO labeling but with QR “smart codes” instead of plain English.
US House Committee Launches Investigation into EPA Glyphosate Review
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, announced his committee is launching an investigation into the EPA’s temporary release of a suspect report on glyphosate.
What Is Going on with EPA’s Odd Handling of Glyphosate?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s ongoing risk assessment of the world’s most widely used herbicide is starting to generate more questions than answers.
Farm Hero, Rick Friday, Fired for Speaking Truth to Power
Meet Rick Friday, a cartoonist who was just fired for highlighting the fact that in 2015, the CEOs of Monsanto, Dupont Pioneer, and John Deere made more money than 2,129 Iowa farmers
A Bogus GMO Labeling Scheme that America Can Not Afford
The Senate released the newest version of the DARK Act, the anti-GMO labeling bill backed by Monsanto, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and their Big Food allies.
GMO Labels are NOT Meaningless
Despite Monsanto’s efforts to discredit them, consumers overwhelmingly support GMO labels on foods. And they are voting with their wallets.
Meet the Woman Who Could Be the Youngest Member of Congress
Erin Schrode is an activist, community organizer and advocate for environmental action, social justice, public health and responsible consumption—who just announced her campaign to run for US Congress.
Bring It Home: A New Food Economy for Americans
America needs a new food economy. We spend more than any other country on the planet on health care and disease management.