Should an Industry-Friendly Rider in the Farm Bill Override Over 1,000 State Laws? (opens in new tab)

by at There is an alarming but little-known provision in Congress' 2026 Farm Bill that is likely to find its way into law within the next few weeks. It attempts to remove the right of Americans to maintain local control over our food and farms. It could also nullify over 1,000 state laws that are already on the books. The Farm Bill, also known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which includes the Save Our Bacon Act as Section 12006, was passed by the House on April 30, 2026...