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A week in the life of the climate movement

In mid-September, New York hosted Climate Week NYC, an annual fixture hosted by an international nonprofit called the Climate Group in partnership with the United Nations (U.N.) and New York City.

Obstacles & Opportunities for On-Farm Conservation

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Reckless shutdown poses threats to farmers and the food system

MINNEAPOLIS—If Congress does not pass a spending bill and the United States federal government shuts down this Sunday, the shutdown will have wide ranging implications for U.S farmers and people facing hunger, as well as slow action to restore fairness in agriculture markets and combat the climate crisis.

Mexico’s quest for food sovereignty: An interview with Undersecretary of Agriculture Victor Suárez

When Mexicans take to the streets September 29 to celebrate National Corn Day, an annual commemoration of the iconic crop’s cultural, culinary and economic significance, they will be applauding the Mexican government’s recent moves to restrict genetically modified corn.

Ya no más con la subvaluación del maíz blanco

El Subsecretario de Agricultura de Mexico Víctor Suárez sobre la campaña por la autosuficiencia alimentaria Read the interview in English. 

Stop cheapening Mexico’s white and native corn

Mexico's Undersecretary of Agriculture Víctor Suárez on the campaign for food self-sufficiency Lea la entrevista en español. 

IATP Letter to the CFTC on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Risk Management Program

The following letter was sent to Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Comission on September 18, 2023.  Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick, The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (“IATP”)1 appreciates the opportunity to respond to some of the questions in the ANPRM.2

Preventing failure by strengthening risk management program requirements

Unfortunately, risk management programs usually make news only when they fail. For example, a bank takes on too much risky debt and/or uninsured deposits. The bank’s risk management program fails to stop the buildup of unsustainable risks. The bank’s regulator intervenes only when it’s too late, shutting down the bank and forcing the sale of its assets and liabilities.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission takes stand against election betting

MINNEAPOLIS—On September 22, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) made the broad determination to protect the public interest and the integrity of United States elections by prohibiting KalshiEX, LLC’s self-certified event contract based on the political party control of each chamber of the U.S. Congress.

The Farm Bill Uprooted Episode Six: Solutions

In Episode Six of the Farm Bill Uprooted, hear from experts from across the food system on what changes are needed in the 2023 Farm Bill and beyond. From nutrition access to fair markets to climate resilience, a better food system is possible; it’s up to us to demand it.