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by
Karen Hansen-Kuhn
Sophia Murphy
Trade talk and tariffs were a theme throughout Donald Trump’s campaign. But no one predicted that just two weeks into his presidency, the U.S. would be on the brink of a trade war with its two closest economic (not to say geographical) partners, Canada and Mexico.
Office of USTR
The following comments were submitted to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board on Jan. 28, 2025.
by
Ben Lilliston
Despite the profound impact climate change is already having on farmers and food production, governments have been slow to address escalating climate risks.
sunrise over wheat field
by
Sophie Scherger
In 2024, the planet’s average temperature climbed to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius  above pre-industrial levels for the first time. Our food system is massively impacted by the climate crisis.
aerial view of conventional farm with bare soil
by
Sophie Scherger
This report examines the strategies of 14 meat and dairy companies and four agricultural input companies supplying fertilizer, pesticides, seeds and feed, focusing on two elements: the potential to deliver genuine emissions reductions and the support provided to farmers to make this transition happen.
green barn