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Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation on Nov. 20 that would prohibit the use of federal funds or tax credits to support solar panel development on productive farmland. The Protecting American Farmland Act mirrors legislation introduced in the House in May by Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH). The bills effectively reverse tax and funding support for … Read more
“Rallying the culture to be interested in, and then to understand, food differences is perhaps the single most important starting point to ultimately Make America Healthy Again.” — Joel Salatin There is much to be grateful for, starting with the historic partnership between President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and their … Read more
As a farmer, I have long known of the poor quality of ultra-processed foods. Pigs and rats were my best teachers. Raising pigs for the first time more than two decades ago, we sought to save on feed costs by recycling human foods in lieu of grain. Initially, I fed our pigs canned goods beyond … Read more
While tables groaned with a plenitude of food, those who nurture and grow it face unprecedented threats to survival For most Americans, Thanksgiving Day means family and friends gathering to share healthy, home-cooked foods, usually featuring a large turkey or ham as the centerpiece. As the holiday’s name implies, it is a day of gratitude … Read more
Today, in the morning update, Canada approved cloned meat for human consumption, and it has captured many an imagination, including mine. What’s the deal with Cloned Meat? Links: We Rely On Your Support – To Keep the Content Coming! Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
For the past four months, MAHA Action, of which The MAHA Report is a part, has been supporting governors across the country with rural health initiatives designed to secure federal subsidies under President Trump’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program, authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aims to transform rural healthcare in America by improving quality, … Read more
On September 28, the New York Times featured an article by industry shill Michael Grunwald titled “Spraying Roundup on Crops is Fine. Really.” Carrying such a claim under the Times’ “series on environmental health” was ironic if not oxymoronic. Mr. Grunwald’s pesticide apologetics gaslight Americans about the profound long-term threats posed by chemicals such as glyphosate The usual … Read more
I’m sure it’s common knowledge that the reason for smaller grocery stores(Sully’s, IGA, Harvester, Jeannotte’s, etc.) being more expensive than their big box competition is that they are not going to sell 100 of (insert everyday item here) each day to make that discount price sustainable. Living in the exurbs, my early memories include my … Read more
The old adage about playing “good cop, bad cop” to elicit a result offers a metaphorical counterpart in an ongoing challenge to EPA approval processes for new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Enacted during President Trump’s first administration to impose stricter oversight of new chemicals, TSCA may be defanged under his current … Read more
Americans struggling with grocery budgets will have noticed that the cost of beef has been particularly high. The Trump administration inherited the problem of elevated meat and grocery prices, which had been exacerbated by broad inflation during the Biden administration. Numerous pressures have pushed steak and hamburger prices to new highs. President Trump recently proclaimed … Read more
The climate change crowd may or may not intend to undermine farmers and food production, but it is an obvious result. Displacing farmland with solar panels and “rewilding” fertile pastures to grow trees for carbon sequestration reduces available agricultural acreage. This drives up land prices, making it harder for young farmers to take the reins … Read more
I have been raising grass-fed beef in Vermont for about 25 years, so maybe I’m a tad biased about what some may regard as a fad. However, the trend is gaining momentum worldwide. More people have come to appreciate the health benefits of consuming grass-fed beef, as well as the additional ethical and environmental advantages … Read more
The government’s MAHA Commission has prioritized improving soil quality to enhance Americans’ nutrition and health outcomes. The MAHA Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Yet it may not be immediately apparent how essential soils are to achieving the goals of the … Read more
If vegans are predisposed to the sort of bossy psychology attributed to them in the reaseach, the progressive project is the easiest place for them to land.
On August 12, the Heritage Foundation partnered with American Regeneration to host two robust panels focused on the capacity to improve Americans’ health by transforming the nation’s industrial agriculture systems. The panels featured some of the nation’s foremost experts on regenerative agriculture, food marketing, investment policy, and soil science. Calley Means on the right Calley Means, an … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration has terminated the US-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective July 14, 2025, following decades of abuse by Mexican producers who “dump” tomatoes into the United States at below-market prices. American farmers have suffered significantly despite numerous efforts to re-negotiate the terms of the agreement. The termination is one of many efforts by the … Read more
Why cattle and beef prices are slipping after a prolonged rise. Meat-eating consumers have experienced sky-high beef prices at their local grocery stores and steakhouses. After several years of drought, the US cattle herd is the smallest it has been in more than seven decades. At the same time, tariffs have added costs to many … Read more
How could Julia Child and Groucho Marx be wrong? The Fourth of July is a firecracker of a feast, when billows of smoke rise from grills all over the long-liberated nation. Barbecued favorites, especially juicy hamburgers and hot dogs, are always the specials of the day. It’s the prime time to chow down on beef and lift up … Read more
A New York bill that would restrict the size of cattle farms has sparked controversy as urban climate change legislators from the Big Apple seek to limit rural livelihoods by imposing regulatory limits on the number of cows a farm can have. The attack on cow emissions by city slickers who know nothing about farming … Read more
A new study suggests vegetarians may be “less benevolent” than meat eaters. This may seem counterintuitive, given that among the chief motivations for giving up meat are concern for animal welfare and the environment. The study reinforces prior assessments that eating a plant-based diet does not make people less empathetic toward others, but rather, those … Read more