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G-20 Should Tackle SpeculationExcess speculation on commmodity markets has contributed to the global food and energy crises. The G-20 needs a joint plan to better regulate commodity exchanges, writes IATP's Steve Suppan.
Reduce Your FoodprintWe can build a more climate-friendly U.S. food system by transitioning toward more sustainable practices, a new IATP paper finds.
Assessing Biofuels' Carbon FootprintIn a commentary published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, IATP President Jim Harkness, Michael Noble of Fresh Energy and Patrick Moore of Clean Up the River Environment discuss biofuels and global climate change.
Faith and Food: Action Strategies for Healthy EatingA new report by IATP and funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota found that synagogues, churches and other faith organizations throughout the United States are building community—and healthier lives—by making healthy foods available to their members and others.
MN School Food Service Director Survey: Farm to SchoolNationwide, K-12 schools are looking for ways to incorporate local foods into their food and nutrition programs. This new IATP/MSNA report assesses Minnesota K-12 Food Service Directors' interest in purchasing and serving locally grown food.
Follow a Young FarmerDevin Foote is a 24-year-old beginning farmer at Common Ground Farm in Beacon, New York. Follow his blog posts as he chronicles the challenges—and rewards—of growing food for a local food system. National Animal Identification System
Groups Call for Obama to Address Speculation
A New Era for Agriculture?An international assessment finds the world needs more small farms and greater diversification to cope with hunger and climate change. IATP's Steve Suppan was a lead author for the policy options chapter of this groundbreaking report.
New Vision for Trade in the U.S.Over 50 members of Congress have endorsed a new vision for trade that includes a review of existing agreements, INCLUDING NAFTA, and principles to guide future trade deals, including support for family farmers in all countries.
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The USDA's proposed National Animal Identification System (NAIS) will require all US livestock producers to register both their animals and their real property. A Senate bill is threatening to expand the program.
IATP and over 180 organizations wrote President Obama and Congressional leaders calling for action on commodity speculation. Excessive speculation in agriculture commodity markets has played a major role in the rise and fall of global food prices, according to an IATP report.
A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.
IATP's blog has the latest news and analysis on the bioeconomy.
A new report by IATP finds that increasing production of crops for biofuels is exacerbating agriculture's impact on biodiversity in many parts of the world.
The 2008 Farm Bill continues a path of deregulation that has increased market volatility to the benefit of global food companies. IATP comments on the Farm Bill conference agreement of May 13.
You can find all the details on the 2007 Farm Bill, as well as what's coming for the next Farm Bill at our Farm Bill Watch web page.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
When Monsanto announced in 2004 its halt research on genetically engineered wheat, it was the end of a long struggle with U.S. and Canadian farm groups.
Global Food Challenge
IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.
Local Foods
IATP analyzes the key policy and marketplace issues driving local food systems.
NAFTA
NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.
Water
From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.
Think Forward
by IATP staff
Profiles of over 90 agribusiness companies, including their products, management, corporate geneaology and profit margins.
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
March 31 podcast MP3
February 18 podcast MP3
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