Daren Bakst studies and writes about agriculture subsidies, property rights, environmental policy, food labeling and related issues as The Heritage Foundation’s senior research fellow in agricultural policy. Read his research.
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed decision to retain the existing ozone standards is a no-brainer. But that doesn’t mean the agency shouldn’t be commended for… Read More
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The 2020 federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans is coming, and this development is more important than many people might think. Developed every five years by… Read More
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Driving up food prices is a bad idea any time, especially during a pandemic. Yet a small subset of fruit and vegetable growers are pushing… Read More
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The federal government has created numerous barriers to the sale of meat and poultry, but underlying those restrictions is a complete disregard for many farmers,… Read More
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The House is expected to vote later this week on H.R. 7608, a “minibus” bill that covers fiscal year 2021 spending for the departments of… Read More
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The American people must be able to trust the accuracy of public health information disseminated by the federal government, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s… Read More
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The United States was ranked 17th in The Heritage Foundation’s latest Index of Economic Freedom. That’s not what Americans should expect from a nation whose… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Over the past week, there have been two widely repeated myths regarding the meat supply amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first deals with Tyson Foods’… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Many Americans are rightfully concerned about the status of the country’s meat supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, there are no simple answers to help… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Maintaining a safe and reliable food supply is one of the most important concerns during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes making sure there’s enough food for… Read More
