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In this opinion piece, Kip Tom, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the UN food and agriculture agencies, argues that the Biden-Harris administration has been bad for agriculture and consumers, and he says it's time for the government to stand up for farmers and ranchers. 

In this opinion piece, Ed Treacy, who is vice president of supply chain for the International Fresh Produce Association, argues for a proposal developed by the fresh produce industry to modernize traceability and alleviate scanning burdens. 

In this joint opinion piece, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, and Steve Statler, chief marketing officer of Wiliot, which offers an ambient IoT platform, explores the emerging threats to the Food Safety Modernization Act, what this could mean for the future of food safety in our country, and how we can arrive at a win-win solution to protect consumers from foodborne illness.

In this opinion piece, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, discusses the importance of his Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act, which is part of the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill.

In this opinion piece, Will Coggin of the Center for Consumer Freedom argues that laws like California Proposition 12 and Massachusetts Question 3 are hurting consumers while taking critical production decisions away from farmers. 

In this opinion piece, Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, highlights the impact that EATS will have on many farmers who have invested in more extensive systems and who are depending on the California and Massachusetts markets.

In this opinion piece, Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, discusses the significance of educating producers and consumers about Food is Medicine strategies and argues that they are critical to a healthy aging population. 

Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and Founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, shares insights on SAF’s potential impact on rural America, stressing the need for collaboration between policymakers and farmers to drive meaningful action.

In this opinion piece, Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, highlights the need to finalize and pass a farm bill that protects and invests in climate-smart agriculture.
 

In this opinion piece, Dana Allen-Tully, president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, urges lawmakers to complete a new farm bill, highlighting its importance to American farmers, families, and the rural economy.