Agriculture

IATP has been advocating for fair and sustainable agriculture and food systems for more than 35 years. Learn more about our agriculture work on our Agriculture & Food Systems page.

Middle Ground on Subsidies

Here we are right in the middle of writing of the 2007 Farm Bill and the debate hasn't changed much over the last decade - it's still about subsidies. There's a whole host of organizations claiming to represent the interests of the environment, taxpayers, poor country farmers, and free traders who want to slash subsidies.

A "Healthy Food" Bill for Not So Healthy Americans

By David Wallinga, M.D. and Robert S. Lawrence, M.D.

What to do about Doha: A Look Inside the U.S.

The U.S. is undergoing vigorous debates on agriculture and trade policy. What does the U.S. stand on the WTO's Doha Round.

When Farm Bills Attack

The writing of a new U.S. Farm Bill can be messy and complicated. It can also be dangerous.

Docs Prescribe a Better Farm Bill

Traditionally, the U.S. Farm Bill has been written largely behind closed doors by powerful members of Congressional agriculture committees and agribusiness interests. But that's changing.

Perennial Crops Key to Bioeconomy's Future, Science Article

Government policies that support an expansion of perennial energy crops for the new bioeconomy will help diversify Midwest farms and bring a series of economic and environmental benefits, according to an article published in the June 15 edition of Science.

The Fair Price Controversy

You wouldn't think that getting paid a fair price for what you produce would be controversial. But in the world of agriculture - this concept is a lightening rod. And we're seeing a storm swirl materialize again around corn prices, as they rise in relation to ethanol demand in the U.S.