The Washington Post Politics Analysis The selective socialism of Donald Trump: Farmers, yes. Poor families, no. The decades-long Republican strategy of tying Democratic proposals to ‘socialism’ Ahead of the 2020 elections, Republicans are again trying to contrast themselves with Democrats by linking Democratic policy proposals to “socialism.” (JM Rieger/The Washington Post) By Philip Bump July…

Another Costco chicken operation proposed in Lancaster County, this one housing 380,000 birds · MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal star 7.23.19 As Lancaster County continues to work to update its zoning laws for large livestock operations, another one is being proposed. Sunset Poultry LLC submitted an application this month to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department for…

TAKING MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS: FARMERS URGE USDA TO ENSURE RIGHTS IN UPCOMING RULEMAKING July 19, 2019 Fly-in participants, RAFI-USA staff, NSAC staff, and CCAR staff. Photo credit: RAFI-USA. Poultry, hog, and cattle growers from across the country stepped off their farms and stood up this week to consolidation, grower exploitation, and market manipulation…

Dear Mike, What a week! With the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announcing it plans to issue a new rule governing the Packers and Stockyards Act, OCM took your fight for fair markets and the rights of farmers to Washington, D.C. Over a three-day period, over 20 farmers and advocates met with their members…

Greene County Reviewing Rules On Farm Runoff As New Law Curtails Local Control By CLAIRE KIDWELL • JUL 10, 2019 A new state law in Missouri has drawn battle lines between state and local government. At issue is: who has the final say in what large farms can and cannot do? Bill SB391, which will…

Listen to nature, not labs with their fake meat Friday, July 12, 2019 5:33 AM I saw a headline recently, “Fake meat will save us from climate change” (Herald opinion, June 27) What? As the co-founder of a 100% grass-fed beef restaurant, I am in the business of burgers and food. And when it comes…

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Report Claims JBS SA Buying Cattle From Forbidden Amazon Greg Henderson July 3, 2019 07:41 AM JBS SA denies buying cattle farms involved in deforestation or embargoed by Ibama. ( Reuters ) Brazilian reporters claim JBS SA has been buying cattle from ranches grazing cattle on deforested land in the Amazon, a practice prohibited by…

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USDA Partners with U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance to Promote U.S. Agriculture Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 – 10:00am Contact Info: Ashley Garrigus Ashley.Garrigus Release No.: 076-19 WASHINGTON, June 18, 2019 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs today announced a partnership with the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance…