Agriculture & Food Reforms

RFK Jr. Updates

RFK Jr. Announces $700M Regenerative Agriculture Initiative to Transform American Farming

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today unveiled a landmark $700 million initiative to promote regenerative agriculture practices across American farms, marking one of the most significant policy shifts in agricultural history. The initiative, part of the broader MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) agenda, aims to

Environmental & Chemical Reforms

Three More States Move to Ban Glyphosate: Roundup's Days Numbered?

Legislators in New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon have introduced bills to ban the herbicide glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—following growing evidence of health risks and billions of dollars in lawsuit settlements by manufacturer Bayer. If passed, these states would join an international movement that has seen glyphosate restricted

Reform Wins

FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3 After 35 Years of Known Cancer Risk

In a long-overdue decision, the FDA has announced it will ban Red Dye No. 3 (erythrosine) from food products, 35 years after the agency's own scientists determined it caused cancer in laboratory animals. The dye, found in thousands of products including candies, cereals, and baked goods, was already

Agriculture & Food Reforms

STUDY: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Health Conditions in Largest Analysis Ever

A sweeping analysis of 45 meta-analyses involving nearly 10 million participants has found convincing evidence that ultra-processed foods are directly linked to 32 different health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and early death. Published in the British Medical Journal, the study represents the most comprehensive review of ultra-processed

Agriculture & Food Reforms

USDA Announces Major School Lunch Overhaul: Out with Processed, In with Fresh

The USDA today announced sweeping reforms to the National School Lunch Program, mandating significant reductions in ultra-processed foods and increases in fresh, whole food options for America's 30 million student participants. Key Changes * 50% reduction in added sugars by 2027 * Elimination of all artificial colors and flavors by

Agriculture & Food Reforms

The Seed Oil Debate: What Science Actually Says About Vegetable Oils in Your Diet

Industrial seed oils—soybean, corn, canola, and others—have become ubiquitous in the American diet, increasing from virtually zero in 1900 to providing 20% of our calories today. Are they contributing to our health crisis? The Science * Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation * Traditional

Agriculture & Food Reforms

Organic Farming Surges: American Farmers Converting at Record Pace

American farmers are converting to organic production at the fastest rate in history, with USDA reporting a 25% increase in organic acreage over the past year alone. Consumer demand and new government incentives are driving the shift. What's Driving the Change * MAHA-aligned farm programs offering transition support * Consumer