Farmers call to phase out harmful pesticides, new warnings emerge over USDA relocation plans, and Rodale Institute announces plans to transition 10 million acres of farmland.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: India Acts to Empower Women Farmers, $127 Million in USDA Grants Restored, Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis Worsens
This week, one Indian state looks to pass legislation to support women farmers, a judge orders the USDA to restore millions in grants, and Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepens.
Worker Advocates Challenge USDA Proposal for Faster Slaughterhouse Lines
The proposal would increase the risk to worker safety while reducing regulation and accountability.
Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Waivers in Five States
Evidence shows that SNAP recipients’ diet quality is similar to other Americans.
How the USDA’s Reorganization Is Straining American Agriculture
The U.S. government is closing a top research lab, pulling vital resources that beekeepers rely on.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Global Politics Reshape Food Security, Fiji Pushes Organic Ag, WFP Scales School Meals
India and Fiji look to future-proof their food systems, a new geopolitics is reshaping food security, and WFP announces they are scaling school feeding programs in East Africa.
What the House Farm Bill Means for SNAP, Pesticides, and U.S. Food Policy
The U.S. hasn’t seen a new Farm Bill since 2018, but is the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 taking the country’s food and agriculture systems in the right direction?
One Year On: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
Follow the policies, trace the impacts, and see how food and agriculture systems are being reshaped in real time.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card
New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.
USDA Terminates Land Access Program for New Farmers
The program was established in 2023 to expand land and market access for underserved farmers.
Op-Ed | Fixing Our School Food System Requires Cooperation—Not Going it Alone
More than 25 food companies, nonprofits, and advocates are collaborating to improve school meal proteins and demonstrate the power of cooperative competition.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Farm Bankruptcies Climb, Nigeria Distributes Clean Cookstoves, Uganda Moves to Certify Agroecological Produce
The number of U.S. farms is falling, Nigeria is committing to scale distribution of clean cook stoves, Uganda is taking steps to boost agroecology.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Recipients Sue USDA, Researchers Tackle Avian Flu, and Fertilizer Prices Soar
SNAP recipients are pushing back against resrictions, the Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring, and researchers are taking steps to curb avian flu.
How the NuCal System Could Better Define Ultra-Processed Foods
A new labeling system on food packaging could help eaters choose healthier options.
USDA Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot
The USDA’s $700 million regenerative pilot aims to expand regenerative farming and strengthen soil health, even as staffing cuts raise questions about effective rollout.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Soaring Ocean Temperatures, U.S. Retreat from Global Organizations, and 1,000 Days of Conflict in Sudan
This week’s top stories highlight global climate records, U.S. foreign policy shifts, stalled farm legislation, nutrition policy changes, and food insecurity in Sudan.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Senegal’s Youth Pursue Agriculture, Amazonian Bees Gain Legal Protection, and U.S. Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
This week’s news roundup takes a look at how food systems are changing—from hunger data and dietary guidelines to youth-led farming and shifting food trends.
New Dietary Guidelines Focus on Reducing Processed Foods and Promoting Whole Foods
The Trump administration has released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calling for reduced consumption of processed foods and refined carbohydrates while revising long-standing advice on fats, protein, and dairy.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: World Bank Biodiversity Warnings, U.S. Regenerative Farm Funding, and After-School Nutrition Gaps
This week’s roundup looks at biodiversity risks, farm funding, pesticide safety, and why millions of children still miss out on after-school meals.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Farm Bailout, Climate Tech for UAE Farmers, and Gene-Edited Crops in the EU
A look at major policy decisions this week affecting farmers, food systems, and agricultural innovation around the world.