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Senate vote on historic financial reform critical for agricultureThe Senate’s approval of a historic financial reform bill was a first step toward preventing the excessive financial speculation that has wreaked havoc in agricultural commodity futures contracts over the last several years.
U.S. agriculture and carbon offsets
The World According to Monsanto
Food Systems and Public HealthThere is a disconnect between agriculture policy and public health. The latest issue of the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition offers a great collection of ideas on how to make our food system healthier, including contributions from IATP's Dr. David Wallinga and Mark Muller.
Market Deregulation and Food PricesThe Spring 2010 issue of Food Ethics Magazine examines how our global finance system has undermined food security. IATP's Steve Suppan reports on how commodity market deregulation in the U.S. affects food prices.
Biomass Crop Assistance Program needs clarification, improvementThe Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) must undergo significant revision and refinement before the program's next phase is launched. IATP has submitted comments to the USDA Farm Service Agency providing recommendations for improving BCAP.
USDA & DoJ Workshops on Ag Concentration The USDA and Departmant of Justice are holding a series of nationwide workshops on concentration in agriculture. IATP submitted comments outlining our concerns and put together a fact sheet on the role of NAFTA in increasing agribusiness concentration.
Allow EPA to protect health, climateOver 25 agriculture and rural organizations sent a letter urging Senators to reject attempts to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to protect the climate and public health.
Big Price, Little BenefitA proposal to build seven new locks on the Mississippi River would be costly for taxpayers and provide little benefit for the environment or farmers, finds a new report by the Nicollet Island Coalition and IATP.
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Agriculture has a real and significant role to play in combating climate change but these opportunities are not being optimized, and in fact, may be squandered in current legislation under consideration.
The World According to Monsanto, by Marie-Monique Robin, and translated by George Holoch, tells the story of this agribusiness giant—the world’s leading producer of GMOs (genetically modified organisms)—and how its new “green” face is no less malign than its PCB- and Agent Orange–soaked past.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
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.
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.
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