USDA, DOI Announce Federal Grazing Agreement to Expand Access; Secretary Signals Support for MCOOL

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer     By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this news release on Facebook here and X here, or view the web version here.     USDA, DOI Announce Federal Grazing…



Poll Finds Marylanders Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels and Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2026 CONTACT: Finn Storer press Poll Finds Marylanders Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels and Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores 69 percent believe electronic shelf labels will cause grocery prices to increase 68 percent support banning this technology in grocery stores, with strong majorities across party lines in favor…



Country of Origin Labeling Timeline, By Kathleen Kelley

The history of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) in the United States is a saga of legislative tug-of-war between consumer advocacy groups, domestic ranchers, and international trade partners. While some products (like seafood and produce) are still subject to mandatory labeling, the rules for beef and pork have shifted from mandatory to voluntary due…



Farmers Step In as Monsanto Pushes for Immunity at the Supreme Court

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NE Public Media: Its like a death’: Grief, hope and resilience after fire ravages Nebraska Sandhills

‘It’s like a death’: Grief, hope and resilience after fire ravages Nebraska Sandhills By Molly Ashford , Nebraska Public Media March 30, 2026 After the Morrill Fire tore through the Nebraska Sandhills, the wind picked up the sand and ash and spread it over the burn scar. (Molly Ashford/Nebraska Public Media) At first, when Naomi…



Broad Coalition Applauds Colorado House Advancing Bill to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Wage Setting

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2026Press Contact: nina@towardsjustice.org DENVER, CO — A broad coalition of lawmakers and advocacy organizations today applauded passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation to ban “surveillance pricing” and “surveillance wages,” the practice of corporations using personal data to set individualized prices and wages based on what they believe a person will…



Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer concerning the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act

Montana Cattlemen’s Association Press Release Release Date: March 26, 2026 Contact person: Gilles Stockton (406) 428-2183 Email: mca@montanacattlemen.org, gillesstockton@gmail.com Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer and All the Other Members of Congress – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans Alike. Dear Senator Schumer; Thank you for proposing the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act,” which shall enforce…



USDAs New Rule Means Faster Slaughter and More Suffering

USDA is proposing to accelerate line speed limits at hog & poultry slaughterhouses. Animals, workers, and consumers will pay the price.



They’re Celebrating “Product of USA.” Here’s What They’re Leaving Out.

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Democrats Tie High Food Prices to Corporate Consolidation

Democrats Tie High Food Prices to Corporate Consolidation As the midterms approach, Trump is touting lower prices, but Democrats say his policies favor corporations over consumers and farmers. By Lisa Held March 10, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in February ahead of President Donald…