Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
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IATP works at the intersection of policy & practice to ensure fair & sustainable food, farm & trade systems.
Offices in Minneapolis, D.C. and Berlin.
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Offices in Minneapolis, D.C. and Berlin.
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IATP condemns the murder of Renee Nicole Good yesterday at the hands of ICE agents. ICE has brought chaos and violence to our city of Minneapolis and across the U.S. No one in our communities should have to endure this — regardless of citizenship status. We call for ICE to be abolished immediately.
January 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
IATP condemns the murder of Renee Nicole Good yesterday at the hands of ICE agents. ICE has brought chaos and violence to our city of Minneapolis and across the U.S. No one in our communities should have to endure this — regardless of citizenship status. We call for ICE to be abolished immediately.
This week is the Oxford Real Farming Conference, an alternative farming conference which brings together voices from across the food system in the U.K. and beyond. IATP’s Sophia Murphy will speak on a panel this Friday, available to stream live for online ticketholders: orfc.org.uk/session/food...
Food, Trade And Turmoil: Navigating Global Disorder - Oxford Real Farming Conference
Sweeping US tariffs are sending shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliations, market upheaval & fears of a global recession. The Global South — already grappling with a historic debt crisi...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This week is the Oxford Real Farming Conference, an alternative farming conference which brings together voices from across the food system in the U.K. and beyond. IATP’s Sophia Murphy will speak on a panel this Friday, available to stream live for online ticketholders: orfc.org.uk/session/food...
From tracking food & climate issues through a tumultuous year to drafting a new model treaty for sustainable agriculture and trade, 2025 kept us busy!
Read Executive Director Sophia Murphy's blog reflecting on the year, and what we're looking forward to taking on in 2026. www.iatp.org/2025-review
Read Executive Director Sophia Murphy's blog reflecting on the year, and what we're looking forward to taking on in 2026. www.iatp.org/2025-review
2025: A Challenging Year in Review, and What’s Next
From tracking food and climate issues through a tumultuous year to drafting a new model treaty for sustainable agriculture and trade, 2025 has kept us busy.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
From tracking food & climate issues through a tumultuous year to drafting a new model treaty for sustainable agriculture and trade, 2025 kept us busy!
Read Executive Director Sophia Murphy's blog reflecting on the year, and what we're looking forward to taking on in 2026. www.iatp.org/2025-review
Read Executive Director Sophia Murphy's blog reflecting on the year, and what we're looking forward to taking on in 2026. www.iatp.org/2025-review
2025 was a challenging year, but we accomplished a lot! Here’s a look back on some of our work, achievements, and moments of joy from this year!
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IATP's 2025 Wrapped
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December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
2025 was a challenging year, but we accomplished a lot! Here’s a look back on some of our work, achievements, and moments of joy from this year!
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For years, well over half of farmer applicants to a key farmer conservation cost-share program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), have been turned away. Meanwhile, expensive and polluting practices have been eating up a disproportionate share of the program's dollars. (1/2)
Costly versus cost-effective
This report takes a close look at the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a farmer-focused conservation cost-share program. In the report, we examine the agricultural practices that EQIP ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For years, well over half of farmer applicants to a key farmer conservation cost-share program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), have been turned away. Meanwhile, expensive and polluting practices have been eating up a disproportionate share of the program's dollars. (1/2)
NEW: Cutting livestock methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow the worsening climate crisis. Our latest publication makes the case for downscaling and transforming the livestock industry in the U.S. and EU to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
www.iatp.org/climates-eme...
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Climate's Emergency Brake: The imperative for a livestock transition to slow global warming
Download a PDF of this policy brief here.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
NEW: Cutting livestock methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow the worsening climate crisis. Our latest publication makes the case for downscaling and transforming the livestock industry in the U.S. and EU to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
www.iatp.org/climates-eme...
www.iatp.org/climates-eme...
The Trump administration announced a $12 billion farmer bailout package today, to compensate for diminished export markets caused by the administration’s chaotic trade policies. But this aid package is an inadequate response to a deeply broken agriculture economy. www.iatp.org/farmer-bailo...
Farmer bailout package is a quick fix that fails to address systemic issues
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration announced a $12 billion farmer bailout package today, created to soften the blow of diminished export markets due to the administration’s own chaotic trade polic...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Trump administration announced a $12 billion farmer bailout package today, to compensate for diminished export markets caused by the administration’s chaotic trade policies. But this aid package is an inadequate response to a deeply broken agriculture economy. www.iatp.org/farmer-bailo...
With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) up for review, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative is holding hearings this week in Washington. IATP’s Karen Hansen-Kuhn testified on Wednesday, calling for three main changes to the trade agreement: www.iatp.org/usmca-review...
USMCA in Review: 3 changes we want to see for more just, transparent trade policy
This week, IATP testified in hearings convened by the office of the U.S. Trade Representative on what should be addressed in the formal review of the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The hearing ...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) up for review, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative is holding hearings this week in Washington. IATP’s Karen Hansen-Kuhn testified on Wednesday, calling for three main changes to the trade agreement: www.iatp.org/usmca-review...
In 2020, governments signed on to the Global Methane Pledge, agreeing to cut methane pollution substantially by 2030. So far, at the halfway point to the 2030 deadline, they’re failing to deliver. www.iatp.org/global-metha...
Global action on cutting methane pollution is falling short: Why this matters for agriculture
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December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In 2020, governments signed on to the Global Methane Pledge, agreeing to cut methane pollution substantially by 2030. So far, at the halfway point to the 2030 deadline, they’re failing to deliver. www.iatp.org/global-metha...
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We urged the US Trade Rep to prioritize the inclusion of mandatory Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL) for meat and to back off attacking Canada's dairy supply management program in the USMCA review - www.thefencepost.com/news/most-ag...
Most ag groups urge 16-year extension of USMCA
At a public hearing Wednesday in preparation for the first six-year joint review of the U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, a series of mainstream agricultural groups urged the Trump administration to ext...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We urged the US Trade Rep to prioritize the inclusion of mandatory Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL) for meat and to back off attacking Canada's dairy supply management program in the USMCA review - www.thefencepost.com/news/most-ag...
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🔥 The fertiliser industry is the new Big Oil.
Our new report, #ExhaustedEarth, names and shames the villains behind the nitrogen crisis whose fertilisers are fuelling climate chaos, polluting soils and waters, and pushing us far beyond the planet’s limits.
foodrise.org.uk/exhausted-ea... (1/5)
Our new report, #ExhaustedEarth, names and shames the villains behind the nitrogen crisis whose fertilisers are fuelling climate chaos, polluting soils and waters, and pushing us far beyond the planet’s limits.
foodrise.org.uk/exhausted-ea... (1/5)
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🔥 The fertiliser industry is the new Big Oil.
Our new report, #ExhaustedEarth, names and shames the villains behind the nitrogen crisis whose fertilisers are fuelling climate chaos, polluting soils and waters, and pushing us far beyond the planet’s limits.
foodrise.org.uk/exhausted-ea... (1/5)
Our new report, #ExhaustedEarth, names and shames the villains behind the nitrogen crisis whose fertilisers are fuelling climate chaos, polluting soils and waters, and pushing us far beyond the planet’s limits.
foodrise.org.uk/exhausted-ea... (1/5)
IATP's Karen Hansen-Kuhn is testifying at the USTR USMCA Review Hearing today, calling for changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that would protect food sovereignty and build fair and resilient rural economies in all three countries. Learn more here: www.iatp.org/calling-for-...
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
IATP's Karen Hansen-Kuhn is testifying at the USTR USMCA Review Hearing today, calling for changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that would protect food sovereignty and build fair and resilient rural economies in all three countries. Learn more here: www.iatp.org/calling-for-...
Did you miss our latest newsletter? Catch up on IATP's November news, publications, travels, and upcoming events here: mailchi.mp/iatp/nov-25-...
The "Land Gap" in COP30 climate pledges and IATP in Brazil: IATP November News
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December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Did you miss our latest newsletter? Catch up on IATP's November news, publications, travels, and upcoming events here: mailchi.mp/iatp/nov-25-...
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🌱 The EU’s 2040 climate targets lean heavily on carbon removals & other “magical” techs.
But what if the real solution is already under our feet?
A new @iatp.bsky.social blog shows that transforming Europe’s food systems could cut agricultural emissions significantly without risky technologies 👇
But what if the real solution is already under our feet?
A new @iatp.bsky.social blog shows that transforming Europe’s food systems could cut agricultural emissions significantly without risky technologies 👇
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🌱 The EU’s 2040 climate targets lean heavily on carbon removals & other “magical” techs.
But what if the real solution is already under our feet?
A new @iatp.bsky.social blog shows that transforming Europe’s food systems could cut agricultural emissions significantly without risky technologies 👇
But what if the real solution is already under our feet?
A new @iatp.bsky.social blog shows that transforming Europe’s food systems could cut agricultural emissions significantly without risky technologies 👇
Today is Giving Tuesday! With your support, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies.
Join us with your gift on this global day of giving! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
Join us with your gift on this global day of giving! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday! With your support, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies.
Join us with your gift on this global day of giving! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
Join us with your gift on this global day of giving! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
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A series of recent lawsuits intends to make it easier for consumers to discern what’s sustainable and what’s greenwashing by challenging the world’s largest meat processors on their climate messaging.
"Climate smart" beef was never more than a marketing fantasy
In response to a lawsuit, Tyson will drop the label and abandon its "net zero" claims.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A series of recent lawsuits intends to make it easier for consumers to discern what’s sustainable and what’s greenwashing by challenging the world’s largest meat processors on their climate messaging.
It's been a busy year for IATP! Please join us on December 9 for our final Shaping the Future of Food webinar of 2025, where we'll hear from program leaders about what they've accomplished this year and what they are looking forward to in 2026.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's been a busy year for IATP! Please join us on December 9 for our final Shaping the Future of Food webinar of 2025, where we'll hear from program leaders about what they've accomplished this year and what they are looking forward to in 2026.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our vision is bold but simple: a food system that prioritizes the wellbeing of people & the planet over corporate profit.
With your support this Giving Tuesday, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies 🥕
Join us! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
With your support this Giving Tuesday, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies 🥕
Join us! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our vision is bold but simple: a food system that prioritizes the wellbeing of people & the planet over corporate profit.
With your support this Giving Tuesday, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies 🥕
Join us! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
With your support this Giving Tuesday, we can keep building food systems that nourish kids, support farmers, and strengthen local economies 🥕
Join us! ➡️ www.iatp.org/donate
Last week, IATP was honored to be part of Agroecology Fund's first international convening near São Paulo, Brazil, which brought together over 90 participants from across 12 countries to exchange knowledge on agroecology and amplify movement-led advocacy grounded in evidence and lived experience.
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Last week, IATP was honored to be part of Agroecology Fund's first international convening near São Paulo, Brazil, which brought together over 90 participants from across 12 countries to exchange knowledge on agroecology and amplify movement-led advocacy grounded in evidence and lived experience.
Check out this great segment from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, featuring insights from IATP's @benlilliston.bsky.social, on how corporate consolidation of Big Ag is hollowing out rural America and funneling taxpayer money through farmers into corporate profits: youtube.com/watch?v=cl02K72QFS0&t
We Went to Arkansas. The Farm Crisis Will Shock You
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Check out this great segment from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, featuring insights from IATP's @benlilliston.bsky.social, on how corporate consolidation of Big Ag is hollowing out rural America and funneling taxpayer money through farmers into corporate profits: youtube.com/watch?v=cl02K72QFS0&t
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After JBS, now Tyson is being forced to stop claiming it does "net zero" industrial meat, the biggest source of climate emissions in the food system www.thenewlede.org/2025/11/tyso... @iatp.bsky.social
Tyson agrees to settlement over climate-smart beef claims
Tyson Foods will stop asserting it is pursuing production of “climate-smart” beef and working to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions as part of a legal settlement of a lawsuit that challenged the ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
After JBS, now Tyson is being forced to stop claiming it does "net zero" industrial meat, the biggest source of climate emissions in the food system www.thenewlede.org/2025/11/tyso... @iatp.bsky.social
Today is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota!
Donations to IATP are the powerful, renewable resource that keep us moving forward.
Join us this Give to the Max Day in supporting a food system that feeds kids, supports farmers, and helps communities thrive ➡️ give.mn/yzah5f
Donations to IATP are the powerful, renewable resource that keep us moving forward.
Join us this Give to the Max Day in supporting a food system that feeds kids, supports farmers, and helps communities thrive ➡️ give.mn/yzah5f
Support IATP on GTMD2025!
Fresh Local Food on Every Child's Plate
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November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Today is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota!
Donations to IATP are the powerful, renewable resource that keep us moving forward.
Join us this Give to the Max Day in supporting a food system that feeds kids, supports farmers, and helps communities thrive ➡️ give.mn/yzah5f
Donations to IATP are the powerful, renewable resource that keep us moving forward.
Join us this Give to the Max Day in supporting a food system that feeds kids, supports farmers, and helps communities thrive ➡️ give.mn/yzah5f
NEW: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a duty-free trade agreement between the U.S. & several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, expired at the end of September & was not renewed by Congress. Industries in these countries are already losing jobs. What comes next? www.iatp.org/end-of-agoa
The End of AGOA? A time for a reset and diversification for the African Union
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is dead — at least for now, and some businesses in both the U.S.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
NEW: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a duty-free trade agreement between the U.S. & several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, expired at the end of September & was not renewed by Congress. Industries in these countries are already losing jobs. What comes next? www.iatp.org/end-of-agoa
Healthy waters and wetlands are vital to healthy communities, rural and urban. Removing science-based guardrails that protect water and wetlands in the United States is inherently risky, especially as climate change makes precipitation less predictable and more intense. We oppose this EPA decision.
American Rivers is announcing its disapproval of the EPA’s new proposed definition of the WOTUS provision of the Clean Water Act.
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Healthy waters and wetlands are vital to healthy communities, rural and urban. Removing science-based guardrails that protect water and wetlands in the United States is inherently risky, especially as climate change makes precipitation less predictable and more intense. We oppose this EPA decision.
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A China purchase of soy was announced yesterday, but they are still far from the target the Trump Admin has touted for 2025. What about for 26-28? Here, I dig into what we know about ag in the US-China deal & how to assess Trump Admin announcements on trade vs binding agreements.
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a deal with China that would open up trade on certain goods. But many questions remain about the details of the agreement, leaving farmers with more uncertainty. Our latest from @benlilliston.bsky.social: www.iatp.org/china-trade-...
Is the deal with China an agreement or a handshake?
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a deal with China that would open up trade on precious minerals, lower tariffs, and increase agricultural purchases.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A China purchase of soy was announced yesterday, but they are still far from the target the Trump Admin has touted for 2025. What about for 26-28? Here, I dig into what we know about ag in the US-China deal & how to assess Trump Admin announcements on trade vs binding agreements.