Agriculture

Low Hide Prices are Impacting the Meat Industry: Increasing the Economic Value of the Hide and Leather Market

Low Hide Prices are Impacting the Meat Industry: Increasing the Economic Value of the Hide and Leather Market

Hide prices have been steadily decreasing over the past couple of years, directly impacting the meat-producing industry. 2L Staffer Ryan Stuart looks at the factors contributing to the current market trend, especially regarding the China leather production industry and the future of the hide and leather industry, while urging individuals to start buying leather goods again to help the hide industry.

Restoring the Legacy of Black Farmers

Restoring the Legacy of Black Farmers

Black Farmers have been robbed and deprived of their farming land by way of racist policies, racial acts of terror, and heir divestment…and it needs to be addressed. In her blog post, 3L staffer Maya Marshall discusses the impact of stripping black farmers of land, and proffers solutions worth more than just consideration.

A story of perseverance: How India’s farmers are fighting back

A story of perseverance: How India’s farmers are fighting back

Everyone loves an underdog story; but unlike your favorite movie, book, or podcast, the reality is much less glamorous for farmers in India. In response to unfavorable and new agricultural proposals, Indian Farmers have taken to the streets of New Delhi to protest. In her blog post, 2L staffer and EIC-elect, Jocelyn Lucero, explains the Famers’ plight.

Another Sting to the Bee Population: EPA Approves New Pesticide that Poses a Severe Threat to Bees.

Another Sting to the Bee Population: EPA Approves New Pesticide that Poses a Severe Threat to Bees.

In this blog post, 3L staffer John Paul Hicks discusses the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authorization of pesticides containing the chemical sulfoxaflor and its impact on the bee population. Hicks highlights the sting the EPA’s recent decision will have on the bee population hurting struggling bee farmers even more.

U.S. Trucking Industry in Crisis and the Impact on the Agricultural Industry

U.S. Trucking Industry in Crisis and the Impact on the Agricultural Industry

A recent shortage of truck drivers has left the agriculture industry in a bind. Trucking serves as one of the main forms of transportation for agricultural goods, and like most industries, agriculture is dependent on transportation to move its products and receive supplies. Editor Caitlyn Barnes discusses the impact the shortage will have on the United States economy.

Balancing Religion with Animal Rights Laws: How the Legal World Has Addressed the Topic of Animal Sacrifice

Balancing Religion with Animal Rights Laws: How the Legal World Has Addressed the Topic of Animal Sacrifice

When religion and law are in conflict, what which takes precedent? This question has plagued nations since the dawn of democracy, but not necessarily the dawn of time, as Dan Murphy explained in his recent article on the topic. Murphy noted that unlike ancient monarchies or dictatorships, most modern democracies vow to separate church and state. This separation of religion and democracy has fostered disagreement and tension between people’s beliefs across a wide variety of topicsissues. One such of those topics issue is animal sacrifice.

The Modernization of Biotechnology Regulations: Will the Third Time be the Charm?

The Modernization of Biotechnology Regulations: Will the Third Time be the Charm?

Biotechnology in the agriculture industry has been around for decades and has been regulated by the federal government since 1986. Agricultural biotechnology is a variety of tools utilized by farmers to manage and optimize production. With decades old biotechnology regulations and new approaches in gene editing (e.g., CRISPR) taking over the scientific community by storm and proving to be a powerful tool for the agriculture industry, the agencies have made multiple attempts to modernize the regulations of biotechnology within the past decade.