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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
