search
Farm Bill
Trends
- 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.
- 2
The US Farm Bill has expired, leaving federal agriculture and nutrition programs without renewed authorization as Congress faces a tight deadline to pass new legislation. The lapse puts pressure on lawmakers to reach agreement on subsidies, crop insurance, and food assistance funding. Farmers and rural communities are watching closely to see what happens next.
- 3Illinois' 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 lets local residents and businesses subscribe to solar power generated nearby and receive credits on their utility bills, even if they cannot install panels themselves. It marks a milestone in the state's push to expand renewable energy access and could serve as a model for future community solar projects across Illinois.
- 4Onshore wind now the cheapest energy source, analysis says●The cheapest energy source now is onshore wind. All other sources of energy INCREASE your bill. CHEAPEST "The cost to bu
New cost figures show onshore wind is the cheapest source of new electricity, with projects running $24 to $75 per megawatt hour, while utility-scale solar farms cost $24 to $96. Commenters argue that every other energy source raises consumer bills compared with wind, renewing debate over renewables versus fossil fuels.
- 5Boozman Warns Farm Bill at Risk in Election Year●‘We’re in Danger of Losing the Farm Bill’: Boozman Raises Election-Year Warning
Senator John Boozman, a leading voice on agriculture policy, warned that Congress is 'in danger of losing the farm bill' as the election year complicates passage of the sweeping legislation that governs farm programs, crop insurance and food assistance. His remarks signal concern that partisan politics could stall or derail reauthorization of the bill.
- 6Wheat Growers Urge Congress to Act as Farm Bill Expires●With Farm Bill Set to Expire at Midnight, Wheat Growers Call on Congress to Act
The US Farm Bill is set to expire at midnight, and wheat growers are publicly calling on Congress to pass legislation before the deadline. The expiration leaves farm programs and support measures in limbo, and agricultural groups say delay creates uncertainty for growers planning crops and finances. Attention is on whether lawmakers will extend the current bill or advance a new one.
- 7Farm 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.
- 8Newsom 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.
- 9New 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.