USDA

Scholars debate the value of regulatory action under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Scholars discuss challenges and opportunities in lab-grown meat regulation.

Scholar contends that USDA’s organic label veils corporate shortcuts and diluted standards.

Scholars consider the contours of antitrust regulation in meatpacking.

Scholar argues that, to address natural monopolies, industry-specific regulators should be replaced by the Justice Department and the FTC.

Marion Nestle discusses changes to agencies that would create a safer food environment.

Scholar recommends that federal legislators impose humane housing requirements for all farm animals.

Federal food program proposes increasing eligibility for school breakfast and lunch subsidies.

Scholar argues that FDA should be the sole regulator of cell-cultured meat.

USDA releases a new rule designed to curb organic food crimes.

Scholars discuss public health harms from the underregulation of factory farms and propose potential solutions.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes requiring chicken processors to provide more information in their contracts with growers.