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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
05/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Forests to farms to floods: Land use shifts threaten water quality and communities
Converting forests to agricultural or urban land near streams increases nitrogen and sediment runoff, harming aquatic ecosystems and raising water treatment costs. The study predicts significant declines in drinking water quality by 2070 without intervention. Nitrogen (from fertilizers) and sediment (from eroded soil) strain water treatment systems, particularly in small communities, leading to higher costs […]
05/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. agriculture faces “full-blown crisis” as trade war with China pummels farmers and consumers
Retaliatory tariffs from China and other nations have devastated export markets, causing price spikes, financial losses for farmers and domestic grocery cost surges. China’s cancellation of major orders (e.g., 12,000 tons of pork) exacerbates the strain. Key industries like soybeans (125% tariffs), pork (72%), dairy (50–54%) and lumber face severe declines, forcing farmers to divert […]
05/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The antioxidant crisis: How mushrooms and soil health could be key to longevity
Ergothioneine (ERGO), a rare antioxidant found abundantly in mushrooms and soil-grown foods, is linked to reduced risks of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Modern farming practices have depleted ERGO in diets, raising concerns about its role in brain health and aging. Humans have a dedicated transport protein for ERGO, which helps combat inflammation and […]
04/25/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Tariffs threaten access to healthy diets as grocery prices soar
Trump’s 10% tariffs on imports are driving up food costs, particularly for staples like avocados, berries and nuts. Economists warn that higher tariffs (25%+) could make healthy produce unaffordable for many families. Importers are passing tariff costs directly to consumers, hurting low-income households. Mexican avocados (96% of U.S. imports) could spike by 10–20%, pricing them […]
04/24/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Breaking the methane chain: New feeds and seaweed offer pathways to sustainable beef and dairy production
Two 2025 studies (University of Florida and UC Davis) show that adjusting livestock diets—such as adding flaxseed and pea protein for dairy cows or asparagopsis seaweed for grazing cattle—could cut methane emissions by up to 40% while maintaining animal health and productivity. The Florida team found omega-3-rich flaxseed and pea protein optimize digestion, reducing methane […]
04/22/2025
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By Willow Tohi
CATTLE CRISIS: How a historic herd decline is shaking U.S. beef security
The U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to 86.7 million head—the smallest since 1951—driving beef prices to record highs (e.g., ground beef averaging $5.79/lb in March). Droughts, inflation and policy shifts have squeezed ranchers, who warn of a “national security threat” to food sovereignty. Severe droughts (especially in Texas), soaring feed/labor costs and climate-driven land restrictions […]
04/21/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration unleashes U.S. timber and mineral production amid supply chain concerns
The USDA announced reforms to accelerate timber harvesting and mineral extraction on 100+ million acres of federal land, citing national security and economic independence. These reforms aim to increase domestic timber output by 25% and fast-track projects in high-risk wildfire zones. Environmental barriers to mining permits will also be lifted, targeting rare earth metals essential […]
03/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Breakfast crisis reversed: How Trump’s policies crushed inflation while Biden’s failures starved America
Families faced soaring prices due to supply chain disruptions, USDA-mandated hen culls and climate regulations, straining household budgets over the last few years. Prices plummeted (45% drop in orange juice, 50% in eggs) after Trump’s deregulation, streamlined imports and trade deals boosted supply—marking the steepest declines in decades. Critics blame Biden’s USDA for poor avian […]
03/12/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Microplastics: The silent saboteurs of global food security and human health
A groundbreaking study reveals that microplastics are impairing plant photosynthesis, leading to significant crop losses. By 2045, this could push an additional 400 million people into starvation, exacerbating global hunger. Microplastics, smaller than 5 millimeters, infiltrate soil, water and air, affecting staple crops like wheat, rice and maize. Asia, the largest producer of these crops, […]
02/12/2025
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By Willow Tohi
“Cancer Gag Act” threatens farmers’ rights and public health: A dangerous push for corporate immunity
A proposed law in Iowa, dubbed the “Cancer Gag Act,” seeks to shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits related to health risks associated with their products. Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the United States, and many Iowans believe that heavy reliance on pesticides, including glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup, is contributing to […]
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