Agriculture

China-U.S. tariff spat will hurt farmers and our flawed food system

If proposed Chinese tariffs go into effect, it will be painful for U.S. farmers. It's time to ask some hard questions about the system supported by past policy that put our farm economy and the men and women who grow our food in such a vulnerable position.

IATP Comment to UNFCCC on SBSTA-SBI "Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture" (KJWA)

At COP23, Decision–CP/23 invited parties and observers to submit their views on elements to be included in the joint SBSTA-SBI work that is now known as the “Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture” (KJWA).

Uprooted, Episode 27: The State of the States on Climate and Agriculture

Last week, IATP launched the report, From the Ground Up: The State of the States on Climate Adaptation for Agriculture. Josh talks with Lachlan Anathasiou, who interned at IATP in summer 2017 about the research he did on the report and the report's findings.   

Uprooted, Episode 26: The goings on of Minnesota

IATP often works internationally, but our headquarters is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode, Josh is joined by Filiberto Nolasco, Editor of the online news site, Workday Minnesota, to talk about what the broader issues of labor, immigrants rights, and social justice are happening in our community. 

Farm Bill Portal

The Farm Bill is a fundamentally a story about power. Dating back to the 1930s, every five years or so Congress decides in whose interest the Farm Bill will serve. Current Farm Bill debates involve many constituencies beyond just farmers, including hunger advocates, environmentalists, rural leaders, public health supporters, and civil rights organizations. The Farm Bill is both derivative and evolving, with important lessons from the past informing the hard policy challenges of the future.     

From the Ground Up

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Uprooted Episode 23: Ag and Rural Budgets and Infrastructure

The Trump administration recently released their proposed budget as well as an infrastructure plan that falls well short of the President's campaign promises. Ben Lilliston blogged about both proposals and joins Josh to talk about how they are deficient for Ag and Rural communities, and what should be done to increase resiliency for the farm and rural economy. 

IATP Comment to EFSA Scientific Committee

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Europe appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Draft. IATP, a U.S. headquartered non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1986, opened the IATP Europe office in Berlin in 2017. IATP has participated in the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) since 2000 and, since 2016, has been the U.S.

The High Cost of Trump's Infrastructure Plan

President Trump's infrastructure initiative, much like his budget proposal, leaves Rural America behind.

Trump's Budget Spurns Rural Communities

After securing tax breaks for the wealthy, President Trump's budget proposal undercuts Rural America.