What Will the New Farm Bill Mean for Key Programs Like SNAP?
After a fierce partisan fight, Congress has reached an agreement on SNAP, forestry, and conservation programs.
Wisconsin Will Now Require Drug Tests for SNAP Recipients. What Does That Mean for the Program’s Future?
A political scientist says restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could see challenges in 2019.
The Camp Fire’s Costs Force an Insurance Company Out of Business
The Central Valley company faced $64 million in claims from the thousands of people who lost their homes in the Camp fire.
Should We Listen to That French Fry Recommendation?
Fries aren't the healthiest food, but they do not act alone.
The USDA Will Release a Final Rule on Labeling GMO Foods
A rule requiring companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients is being finalized this week.
Beatrice Fihn Is Banning Nuclear Weapons, With or Without Us
The Swedish anti-nuclear activist led the United Nations to adopt the first legally binding global nuclear ban. Now, she's changing the culture.
There’s a Name for That: Social Identity Theory
Identities that govern seemingly innate experiences, such as the taste of food—or even racial bias—can be harnessed to create positive social change.
Lawmakers Have Reached an Initial Agreement on the Farm Bill
Negotiators are one step closer to a bill funding crucial food assistance and agriculture programs.
The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Environmental Protections to Help Fight Fires
New farm bill provisions would eliminate environmental protections for forest management, without addressing the wildfires' biggest driver: climate change.
Climate Change Does More Than ‘Maybe Contribute a Little Bit’: Debunking Trump’s California Wildfire Claims
What research tells us about the impact of climate change, forest management, and more on California's fires.