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The Food Policy Tracker by @civileats.com is your go-to source for actions taken by the President, federal agencies, and Congress that directly relate to or have significant implications for the food system.

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January 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The Maine Milk Commission has taken a bold step by adopting new pricing measures, setting a Cost of Production at $1.65 per hundredweight amidst ongoing market volatility.

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Maine Milk Commission adopts Order 08-26, sets Schedule 08-26 minimum prices
The Maine Milk Commission unanimously adopted Order 08-26 (Schedule 08-26), fixing a Cost of Production at $1.65/cwt and an over-order premium of $1.04/cwt; staff cited regional price volatility and USDA Class I price declines for Boston (Suffolk County).
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September 28, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Taking CAP from 'hobby farmers' is not going to strengthen Ireland's food security problem
The battle over who qualifies for EU CAP supports exposes a bigger problem in Irish agriculture, in that we export huge quantities of food while importing much of what we actually eat.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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10/17 In this fractured landscape, USDA allocated $1 billion to combat HPAI—supporting farmers, improving biosecurity, and developing vaccines. Yet this funding excludes addressing the virus's alarming spread through dairy cattle.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Old habits die hard: The need for feminist rethinking in global food and agricultural policies

Andrea M. Collins

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Old habits die hard: The need for feminist rethinking in global food and agricultural policies | Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation
Scholarly and community articles about food and food systems
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September 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Timely opinion piece from Pasa Sustainable Ag via @LancasterFarming. The next #farmbill must rebuild trust between farmers & the federal government. Without that, policy won’t meet the real-world needs of producers. #AgriculturePolicy #sustainableag www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news...
Farm Bill Must Restore Trust in Federal Government [Opinion]
A member of Pasa Sustainable Agriculture urges members of Congress to strive for a Farm Bill that restores Americans’ trust in the federal government.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Farmers clash with police during protests outside European Union headquarters in Brussels. #EU #FarmersProtest #Police #Brussels #AgriculturePolicy #Protest #News #BRICS
December 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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A looming federal change could shift up to $563,000 in SNAP costs to local counties, raising alarms for budget planners ahead of a crucial Senate vote this November.

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County warns SNAP reimbursement changes could raise local costs; Senate committee action may delay impact
Department staff told the committee that a proposed federal reduction in SNAP administrative reimbursement would shift hundreds of thousands of dollars to the county budget; staff estimated local costs of roughly $470,000 to $563,000 for 2027 and noted the Senate Agriculture Committee passed a version of the farm bill that could delay the change.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Trump #glyphosate #executiveorder boosts US #weedkiller production, drawing backlash from #MAHA supporters.
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February 25, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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GEMA requests the government to issue surplus FCI rice to grain ethanol industry: ChiniMandi

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GEMA requests government to issue surplus FCI rice to grain ethanol industry - ChiniMandi
The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has urged the government to issue surplus FCI rice to the grain ethanol industry and ensure price
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January 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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🚨BREAKING: USDA Eyes Historic Move to BLOCK Chinese Farmland Buys!

National Security or Economic Isolation? The debate heats up as the U.S. considers unprecedented steps to protect its soil. #USDA #FarmlandSecurity #NationalSecurity #ChinaLandBan #AgriculturePolicy
February 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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#factcheck #agriculturepolicy #tradewar #chinausrelations #soybeans #datamatters #politicalanalysis #systemsthinking #truthandaccountability #theequitylens | Kelvin Otis | 13 comments
China’s Soybean Purchases and the Truth Behind the Claim In a recent briefing, Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the public that China wasn’t buying U.S. soybeans during the Biden adminis...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The Union cabinet recently cleared a six-year programme to make India self-sufficient in pulses production and enhance the country's nutritional health.

Commodity expert G. Chandrashekhar joins Rajesh Mahapatra to explain what it would take the Pulses Mission to succeed. 👇

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Mission Pulses: Does It Pack The Protein Punch India Needs?
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October 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The Mississippi Senate has taken a bold stand against EU deforestation rules, warning they could threaten the livelihoods of U.S. farmers.

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Mississippi Senate urges Congress to block EU-style deforestation rules
The Mississippi Senate passed a resolution asking Congress to discourage implementation of certain European Union deforestation regulations, saying the rules could harm U.S. farmers; the measure was sponsored by Senators McCaughn, Suber and Berry and carried by morning roll call.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Trinity County moves to implement a permanent ban on industrial hemp cultivation, citing concerns over pollen drift and enforcement challenges—what does this mean for local growers?

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Trinity County board advances permanent ban on industrial hemp
After public debate, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance (code section 8.23) that would prohibit industrial hemp cultivation in Trinity County, citing enforcement challenges and cross‑pollination risks for existing cannabis growers.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Delegate Hillary UK highlights important new legislation impacting local agriculture, education, and military families in Northumberland County.

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Delegate Hillary UK outlines Richmond wins, flags special session budget deadline
Delegate Hillary UK told the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors that several district-origin bills passed the General Assembly this session — including measures on farm vehicle lighting, nitrous-oxide restrictions and excused absences for military families — and said she will return to Richmond for a June special session to resolve the state budget.
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June 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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President Trump expressed optimism that the Senate will approve the upcoming farm bill following a narrow committee advance.

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Trump ‘confident’ Republicans will pass next farm bill vote
via The Hill News — President Trump on Thursday expressed optimism that this year’s farm bill will be approved by the Senate after it narrowly cleared a key hurdle the day before. On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the “Farm Bill 2.0” with a 12-11 vote along party lines. “The Phase Two Vote will be taken soon, and I…
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September 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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The Northampton Reparations Commission has made a bold move, unanimously prioritizing housing and agriculture in their final report to create lasting change.

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Commission votes to prioritize housing and agriculture in final reparations report
The Northampton Reparations Commission voted unanimously to prioritize housing and agriculture as the focus of its remaining meetings and to fold student research into a report section for review at the next meeting.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Trump Signs Order Allowing Ranchers to Process Their Own Meat, Sell It Across State Lines

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Trump signs tariff-free beef deal with Brazil, Argentina
To assuage American ranchers, Trump has also moved to allow them to process their own meat, rather than rely on major meat-packing companies.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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President Trump announced tariff-free beef imports from Brazil and Argentina to help lower stubbornly high prices for consumers.

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Trump signs controversial beef deal with Brazil, Argentina
via The Hill News — President Trump said Friday that tariff-free imported beef will be coming from Brazil and Argentina, among other places, as his administration works to alleviate stubbornly high prices. “It’s coming from Argentina. It’s coming from Brazil,” Trump said at an Oval Office event surrounded by ranchers and farmers. “It’s coming from a couple of other places.…
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September 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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President Trump signed a proclamation to temporarily lift certain beef tariffs, drawing swift backlash from farmers, ranchers, and GOP lawmakers.

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Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from base
via ABC News: Top Stories — Farmers, ranchers and GOP lawmakers have expressed public outrage over the plan.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Reno County is taking a stand against federal rules that could limit local land use, challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's definition of "harm"!

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Commission authorizes KNRC to participate in legal challenges to federal endangered‑species rules
Reno County voted to authorize the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition to participate in two legal actions: one challenging the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s use of the term “harm” under the Endangered Species Act and another concerning application of the agency's 4(d) rule. Commissioners approved both motions by roll call; staff said participation would not cost KNRC money.
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August 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Colorado is set to raise the produce-safety registration threshold to $34,324 for 2027, aligning with FDA guidelines and impacting local growers.

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Produce-safety registration threshold raised to $34,324 for 2027 registration year
Staff proposed a rule change to raise the value threshold for farms exempt from the state produce safety rule to $34,324 (average sales 2023–2025) for the 2027 registration year to match FDA's inflation-adjusted maximum.
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August 13, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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India Dares to Compete with Strawberry Superpowers: Time to Wield the Berry of Destiny!

India's finally growing its own strawberries and treating it like they just won the space race.…

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India Dares to Compete with Strawberry Superpowers: Time to Wield the Berry of Destiny!
India's finally growing its own strawberries and treating it like they just won the space race. Spoiler: it's actually kind of a big deal for farmers, even if the geopolitical strawberry drama is absolutely unhinged.
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July 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM