Trump's June 25 executive order makes regenerative agriculture a federal priority, cutting chemical use and giving farmers relief. Why John Klar calls it a win.
Add all four organic and regenerative agriculture. 💯 but how do you square this with Trump's executive order a couple months ago, protecting and promoting pesticides w/glyphosate and other harmful substances?
Blah, blah, "national security something," blah, blah - That's what Orange said, so Bobby shovels it. Ask them how they square all of the other regulatory rollbacks - like on power plant and manufacturing emissions, and the hand-waving doublespeak about "postponing" the PFAS limits (in water) that were due to kick in. Another "national security" necessity.
Another "state of exception" (look it up).
Even the Reflecting Pool fiasco was speed run outside of and beyond all of the normal channels and processes.
I support and applaud MAHA's efforts and would like to recommend updating and making available online to all readers two books I recently discovered:
1. Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook published by Lexi-Comp's Clinical Reference Library (last published in 2001)
2. Drug Induced Diseases by Tisdale and Miller published by the American Society of Health System Products.
I suspect pharma has made many negative contributions to the current very poor state of health in the US and elsewhere. Let's eliminate those causes wherever possible.
"Regenerative" farming and "organic" describe different things. Regenerative farming is a system of practices separate from whether or not something qualifies for the "organic" label. I'm assuming produce grown utilizing regenerative practices would probably qualify to carry the label "organic", but produce grown by more conventional methods would too, as it is now.
I pasted Klar's sentence - which is misleading, because commercial organic operations still use chemicals - But a different list of mostly "non-synthetic" chemicals, which often results in greater amounts used (pounds per acre) than conventional farming does.
"Regenerative agriculture” is not defined in US statute or federal regulation. There is no USDA “regenerative” seal equivalent to “USDA Organic." There are no enforceable national standards for inputs, pesticides, tillage, or fertilizers.
There are just some private certifications and voluntary standards.
They do that for other reasons. They pay millions in advertising with major networks to keep them from turning against them and to give glowing reporting on their new cures.
Thank you for this positive interpretation of this farm legislation. Increasing yields using reduced tilling, cover cropping, rotational grazing, and intercropping have been available for decades, and still used by many conscientious farmers. Using chemical farming subsidies, the agro chemical industry has sought to eliminate all sensible alternatives except costly resources like chemicals. So the only good news in this political action is eliminating unfair subsidies for poison agriculture. The big question is whether lobbyists and the chemical industry will stand for it, or is this another kick the can down the road red herring. With their money and lobbyists, big chemical will find ways to circumvent it via political chicanery and using legal loopholes in the way it was written.
How people "vote" with every dollar we spend is one of the best ways to advance changes in our agricultural system. It's unfortunate organic foods are more expensive in the short run, but one only needs to look at health care costs to know that it doesn't work out long-term. Really glad to see the growing of our food in a healthy, sustainable way is getting support.
Add all four organic and regenerative agriculture. 💯 but how do you square this with Trump's executive order a couple months ago, protecting and promoting pesticides w/glyphosate and other harmful substances?
Blah, blah, "national security something," blah, blah - That's what Orange said, so Bobby shovels it. Ask them how they square all of the other regulatory rollbacks - like on power plant and manufacturing emissions, and the hand-waving doublespeak about "postponing" the PFAS limits (in water) that were due to kick in. Another "national security" necessity.
Another "state of exception" (look it up).
Even the Reflecting Pool fiasco was speed run outside of and beyond all of the normal channels and processes.
I support and applaud MAHA's efforts and would like to recommend updating and making available online to all readers two books I recently discovered:
1. Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook published by Lexi-Comp's Clinical Reference Library (last published in 2001)
2. Drug Induced Diseases by Tisdale and Miller published by the American Society of Health System Products.
I suspect pharma has made many negative contributions to the current very poor state of health in the US and elsewhere. Let's eliminate those causes wherever possible.
Tisdale book is available for nifty online use at the publisher (McGraw Hill). Login from your school or organization (or pay);
https://ashp.mhmedical.com/book.aspx?bookid=3704&__cf_chl_f_tk=Oy.gR7HWKHWQ8Qjjh_L9opsw0B4YJeKD5611ZFWn65I-1782759404-1.0.1.1-onPLt13krPkGcOZZZWNZhFZEZkLqe52eiOv1Wq1C_dE
That's the 3rd edition but 4th edition published today, June 29, 2026 - Coincidence?
"Tensions between organic farming methods and conventional, often chemical-dependent farming practices create friction between ...."
Why use that wording when you know that organic farming methods are far from chemical free?
"Regenerative" farming and "organic" describe different things. Regenerative farming is a system of practices separate from whether or not something qualifies for the "organic" label. I'm assuming produce grown utilizing regenerative practices would probably qualify to carry the label "organic", but produce grown by more conventional methods would too, as it is now.
I pasted Klar's sentence - which is misleading, because commercial organic operations still use chemicals - But a different list of mostly "non-synthetic" chemicals, which often results in greater amounts used (pounds per acre) than conventional farming does.
https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic/national-list
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-205/subpart-G/subject-group-ECFR0ebc5d139b750cd/section-205.601
"Regenerative agriculture” is not defined in US statute or federal regulation. There is no USDA “regenerative” seal equivalent to “USDA Organic." There are no enforceable national standards for inputs, pesticides, tillage, or fertilizers.
There are just some private certifications and voluntary standards.
GET THE DRUG COMMERCIALS OFF THE TV NOW
THIS IS LOW HANGING FRUIT
STOP THE PUSHING OF DRUGS
PATIENTS ARE NOT THE ONES TO TELL THEIR DOCTORS WHAT DRUGS THEY WANT. SPEND THE MONEY ON LOWERING COSTS INSTEAD OF SPENDING THE MONEY ON COMMERCIALS
END THEM NOW. PLEASE. 🙏
Thank you for your attention to this matter
🙏🇺🇸
They do that for other reasons. They pay millions in advertising with major networks to keep them from turning against them and to give glowing reporting on their new cures.
Thank you for this positive interpretation of this farm legislation. Increasing yields using reduced tilling, cover cropping, rotational grazing, and intercropping have been available for decades, and still used by many conscientious farmers. Using chemical farming subsidies, the agro chemical industry has sought to eliminate all sensible alternatives except costly resources like chemicals. So the only good news in this political action is eliminating unfair subsidies for poison agriculture. The big question is whether lobbyists and the chemical industry will stand for it, or is this another kick the can down the road red herring. With their money and lobbyists, big chemical will find ways to circumvent it via political chicanery and using legal loopholes in the way it was written.
Just bought the book. Looking forward to its arrival.
How people "vote" with every dollar we spend is one of the best ways to advance changes in our agricultural system. It's unfortunate organic foods are more expensive in the short run, but one only needs to look at health care costs to know that it doesn't work out long-term. Really glad to see the growing of our food in a healthy, sustainable way is getting support.
Since the court sided with Monsanto, Bayer stock surged roughly ~18% last week.
Thanks John.
The new maxim appears to be, "first do less harm".
I'll include this in the blog post I'm putting together.