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.
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.
Yes! I read that as much as 75% of media's advertising budget is from advertising - they don't expect you to go out and ask about these drugs - they DO expect the network that announces, "Brought to you by Pfizer" will dutifully comply with whatever narrative the drug manufacturers decide we all will hear.
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.
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?
It's "potential" like most Trump EOs - All of which you root for, I believe. Republicans have been trying to effectively give pesticide manufacturers immunity from consumer lawsuits seeking compensation for product harm since last spring.
An industry alliance set up by Bayer has been pushing for both state and federal laws that would make it harder for consumers to sue over pesticide risks to human health and has successfully lobbied for the passing of such laws in Georgia and North Dakota so far.
Then came the February 18, 2026 Executive Order - "Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides for National Security," invokes the federal Defense Production Act (DPA) to prioritize domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. The EO states that domestic producers required to comply with DPA orders receive the immunity provided by Section 707 of the Defense Production Act. That statute provides that a company complying in good faith with a DPA order "shall not be held liable" for resulting acts or omissions.
Thank you for your wealth of information. Bottom line is that there is a concern in keeping our food supply alive. Problem did not arise overnight & will not be fixed overnight.
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.
A breath of fresh air—discussions of regenerative farming coming out of the White House! My husband, farm economist Dr Aaron Hoshide, stands at the ready to assist farmers with tools to empower sound decision making with an eye toward short and long term financial health in their transition to more regenerative practices. He’s been working and dreaming for this moment for over 25 years!! https://www.senseieconomics.com/
It is a boomerang. One day he is giving Bayer/glyphosate a liability shield and calling it a national security issue, then testifying before the SC against thousands of souls poisoned by glyphosate; the next minute he is “supporting” regenerative farming. There can be no coincidence that this EO comes within hours of the SC ruling preventing tens of thousands of people from suing for the cancers these Trump supported chemicals have caused. It feels like a bait and switch and a heartbreaking betrayal to MAHA, which got him elected.
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.
Yes! I read that as much as 75% of media's advertising budget is from advertising - they don't expect you to go out and ask about these drugs - they DO expect the network that announces, "Brought to you by Pfizer" will dutifully comply with whatever narrative the drug manufacturers decide we all will hear.
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.
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?
The protection/immunity was only 'potential'.
It's "potential" like most Trump EOs - All of which you root for, I believe. Republicans have been trying to effectively give pesticide manufacturers immunity from consumer lawsuits seeking compensation for product harm since last spring.
They added it to the FY2026 Appropriations Bill - https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy26-interior%2C-environment%2C-and-related-agencies-bill-text.pdf
When that failed, they added it to the Farm Bill:
An industry alliance set up by Bayer has been pushing for both state and federal laws that would make it harder for consumers to sue over pesticide risks to human health and has successfully lobbied for the passing of such laws in Georgia and North Dakota so far.
https://www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/vote-pesticideprotections-us/
Which got removed.
Then came the February 18, 2026 Executive Order - "Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides for National Security," invokes the federal Defense Production Act (DPA) to prioritize domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. The EO states that domestic producers required to comply with DPA orders receive the immunity provided by Section 707 of the Defense Production Act. That statute provides that a company complying in good faith with a DPA order "shall not be held liable" for resulting acts or omissions.
Thank you for your wealth of information. Bottom line is that there is a concern in keeping our food supply alive. Problem did not arise overnight & will not be fixed overnight.
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.
Great video, it makes me want to learn more about regenerative farming!
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.
Just bought the book. Looking forward to its arrival.
A breath of fresh air—discussions of regenerative farming coming out of the White House! My husband, farm economist Dr Aaron Hoshide, stands at the ready to assist farmers with tools to empower sound decision making with an eye toward short and long term financial health in their transition to more regenerative practices. He’s been working and dreaming for this moment for over 25 years!! https://www.senseieconomics.com/
Thanks for your great work!
We've restacked and shared this link on 'The Stacks'
https://askeptic.substack.com/p/the-stacks
It is a boomerang. One day he is giving Bayer/glyphosate a liability shield and calling it a national security issue, then testifying before the SC against thousands of souls poisoned by glyphosate; the next minute he is “supporting” regenerative farming. There can be no coincidence that this EO comes within hours of the SC ruling preventing tens of thousands of people from suing for the cancers these Trump supported chemicals have caused. It feels like a bait and switch and a heartbreaking betrayal to MAHA, which got him elected.
Regenerative agriculture does not meat organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is not regenerative.
Wonderful!
Thanks John.
The new maxim appears to be, "first do less harm".
I'll include this in the blog post I'm putting together.
Well said, John Klar.
Since the court sided with Monsanto, Bayer stock surged roughly ~18% last week.