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- 1Lab-grown meat's revolution that never arrived●Where's the Beef?: The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn't
A Harper's Magazine essay asks what happened to lab-grown meat, once billed as a revolution that would replace industrial animal farming. Despite years of investment and hype, cultivated meat has struggled with cost, scale and regulatory hurdles, and remains a niche product. Readers are debating whether the technology was overpromised or is simply taking longer than expected.
- 2Farm bill politics, fuel and trade top Washington agenda▼Washington Week Ahead: Farm bill politics, fuel and trade outlook in focus
US lawmakers and agriculture industry watchers are turning their attention to a busy week in Washington, with farm bill politics at the center of debate. Agri-Pulse reports that the fuel outlook, including ethanol and biofuel policy, and the trade outlook for US agricultural exports are also in focus as negotiators weigh next steps on the long-stalled farm bill.
- 3Farm Bureau Urges Congress to End Farm Bill Delay▼Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to End Farm Bill Delay
The American Farm Bureau Federation is pressing Congress to break the deadlock on the farm bill, which has been stalled past previous expirations. The organization argues that continued delays leave farmers without the certainty they need on crop insurance, safety-net programs, and rural support. Growers and agricultural groups are voicing frustration that lawmakers have not passed updated legislation despite repeated extensions.
- 4Wisconsin Farmers Urge Congress to Pass Farm Bill▼Wisconsin farmers look to Congress for farm bill certainty
Wisconsin farmers are calling on Congress to pass a new farm bill, saying they need certainty on crop insurance, support programs and long-term planning. With the previous legislation repeatedly extended, growers in the state say uncertainty over federal policy is making it harder to budget and invest. The issue is drawing attention in Washington as lawmakers face pressure to finalize the bill.
- 5Farm Bill politics collide with Iowa's cancer and pollution crisis▼WATCH: Farm Bill politics and Iowa’s cancer and pollution crisis
A new report examines how Farm Bill politics intersect with Iowa's growing cancer and water pollution crisis. Iowa faces some of the highest cancer rates in the United States, with agricultural runoff and nitrates in drinking water frequently cited as suspected contributors. The coverage highlights how federal farm policy debates shape the state's agricultural practices and environmental health outcomes.
- 6Illinois' First Community Solar Farm Now Operating in McLean County●First-ever Community Solar Farm in Illinois operating in McLean County
Illinois' first community solar farm has begun operating in McLean County. The project allows local residents to subscribe to solar power without installing panels on their own homes, receiving credits on their utility bills. The opening marks a milestone in the state's push toward renewable energy and expanded access to clean power for households and businesses.
- 7Newsom veto raises deportation fears for Central Valley immigrants▼Advocates worry Newsom bill veto will make it easier to deport Central Valley immigrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill, and immigrant rights advocates in the Central Valley warn the decision could make it easier for federal authorities to deport immigrants in the region. Advocates say the vetoed measure would have provided protections for residents already vulnerable to enforcement actions, and they are voicing disappointment and concern about the consequences for farming communities across the valley.
- 8New federal law could end hemp industry, Oregon businesses warn●New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say
Oregon hemp producers say a newly enacted federal law will effectively shut down the state's hemp industry, a sector that grew rapidly after the 2018 farm bill legalized hemp nationwide. Industry figures warn the tighter federal rules threaten farms, processors and jobs across Oregon, one of the country's leading hemp-producing states.