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According to an FDA spokesperson, “all FDA centers will be operating on a secure, unified generative AI platform integrated with the agency’s internal data systems” by June 30. buff.ly/VzylPic

These prized wild leeks, native to the Northeast, have long faced pressure from high demand. Researchers are investigating how harvesting practices can boost their sustainability. buff.ly/3G7V1iS

In large numbers, sea squirts—some as large as a pair of tube socks, some smaller than a pinky ring—are surprisingly heavy, and are impacting lobster, oyster, and other fisheries. buff.ly/VmwD3mW

EPA Approves First Fish Farm in Federal Waters Read the latest from the Food Policy Tracker. ➡️ buff.ly/buOxxxv

Experts believe forest farming can be part of supporting the sustainability of ramps and other wild plants when done right. But it requires careful and respectful management of a self-sustaining patch. buff.ly/3G7V1iS

Sea squirts are wreaking havoc on coastal aquaculture—and climate change is making the problem worse. buff.ly/VmwD3mW

The virus has been circulating in chickens and cattle since 2022 and may be slowing down, but experts warn it could still spark a pandemic. Read more from the Food Policy Tracker. ➡️ buff.ly/fdVbCjH

The EPA has issued a permit that will allow the first industrial-scale fish farm to begin operating in federal waters. buff.ly/buOxxxv

Join us on Thurs., June 12 (Noon - 12:45 p.m. PDT/ 3 - 3:45 p.m. EDT) for a free behind-the-scenes look at the Civil Eats Food Policy Tracker. ➡️ buff.ly/yPjoNvj

HHS has terminated funding for a major trial testing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine to protect Americans from bird flu, should the virus begin circulating in humans. buff.ly/fdVbCjH

What Deep Cuts to NOAA Mean for U.S. Fisheries “We are looking at an effort to dismantle NOAA as it has functioned for the past few decades.” buff.ly/0eOGDQL

Sean Sherman Expands His Vision for Decolonizing the US Food System “Not only does this give Indigenous communities a platform to talk about the true histories of their cultures and these lands, but it’s also building skills and creating jobs.” buff.ly/iChJWpQ

Horticulturalists and ramp enthusiasts are working to better understand where and why they flourish and how humans can encourage their proliferation before it’s too late. buff.ly/3G7V1iS

Last year, the USDA finalized the first of three rules related to the Packers and Stockyards Act, a law that was intended to protect farmers from abuse by meat companies. Now, meat industry trade groups are working to stop or overturn them. buff.ly/zVZCDFV

Stories by two of our writers have been included in “The Best American Food and Travel Writing 2025.” The anthology, part of the Best American Series, will be published in October. buff.ly/P8VeNQ0

These wild leeks have long faced pressure from high demand. Researchers are investigating how harvesting practices can boost their sustainability. “It’s the test of the hypothesis that you can eat your ramp and plant it, too. And it looks like it’ll work.”buff.ly/3G7V1iS

Sea squirts are small blob-like creatures that are wreaking havoc on coastal aquaculture—and climate change is making the problem worse. buff.ly/VmwD3mW

RFK Jr. is now in the driver’s seat when it comes to the 2025 dietary guidelines, and misinformation abounds. Senior Staff Reporter Lisa Elaine Held explains why the guidelines matter, how they’re developed, and the most controversial topics on the table. buff.ly/mpwuYAs

LGBTQ+ farmers are at high risk for depression and anxiety, and farmers who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color face additional stress. Here’s how two determined farmers in Texas are caring for their community. ⬇️ buff.ly/uc12RL2

Few Americans understand the nutrition recommendations, or how they are decided. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s MAHA movement is involved, and misinformation and confusion abound. buff.ly/mpwuYAs