Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

Activists in animal agriculture-heavy areas fight nitrate pollution

But the consolidation of the sector makes it increasingly hard for organizers to push for drinking water regulation. According to experts, local actions need to be paired with more federal regulation to properly address the drinking water nitrate pollution.

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

/ 30 Sep 2024

Activists in animal agriculture-heavy areas fight nitrate pollution

Report: Rural America produces greenhouse gasses on behalf of urban and suburban areas

While disproportionate numbers of rural residents, especially low-income and communities of color, are exposed to unhealthy greenhouse emissions, a majority of goods produced in the process are headed to cities and suburbs.

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

/ 31 May 2024

Report: Rural America produces greenhouse gasses on behalf of urban and suburban areas

USDA will implement long-awaited change to country-of-origin labeling rules

Starting in 2026, “Product of U.S.A.” labels will be allowed only on meat and poultry products made from animals that were “born, raised, and slaughtered within the United States.” Experts say it will significantly help U.S.-based producers’ bottom line.

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

/ 26 Mar 2024

USDA will implement long-awaited change to country-of-origin labeling rules

Record-breaking egg profits prompt accusation of price gouging

In a letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission, the organization Farm Action accused the country’s dominant egg producers of scheming to raise prices.

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

/ 26 Jan 2023

Record-breaking egg profits prompt accusation of price gouging

‘Big Chicken’ Merger Moves Ahead Despite Investigations by the Biden Administration

Two of the largest poultry processing companies in the country, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, will soon be merged to create one corporation amid a DOJ antitrust lawsuit against the companies. One expert fears the lawsuit won’t do enough to stop the merger from overpowering the chicken industry.

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder

/ 25 Aug 2022

Activists in animal agriculture-heavy areas fight nitrate pollution

Report: Rural America produces greenhouse gasses on behalf of urban and suburban areas

USDA will implement long-awaited change to country-of-origin labeling rules

Record-breaking egg profits prompt accusation of price gouging

‘Big Chicken’ Merger Moves Ahead Despite Investigations by the Biden Administration

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