FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – On Sept. 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed changes to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). These changes could narrow federal protections for certain waters under the Clean...

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. –  As Congress returns from the August recess this month, it faces a tight legislative schedule to finish must-pass legislation before the end of the year. Here’s a rundown of major pending legislation related to Indian Country food and...

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) published an analysis of the Tribal impacts of USDA’s proposed rule rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, a regulation that prohibited most road construction and timber harvesting in almost...

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – The recently introduced Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act (S.4976) advances Tribal food sovereignty by establishing two new demonstration projects for Tribal Nations to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...

WASHINGTON - The Senate Agriculture Committee released an updated Farm Bill text over the weekend that would delay new cost-sharing requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Committee is marking up the legislation on Thursday. Under...

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – On July 27, IFAI held a webinar on the 2026 Senate Farm Bill discussion draft, breaking down important provisions for Indian Country. IFAI's policy team also discussed key differences between the Senate and House texts and next steps for the Farm...

FAYETTEVILLE, AR -  Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) published a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the Senate Farm Bill’s impacts on Indian Country.   The 902-page bill, which was released on June 23, includes over 90 provisions that...

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their Rhode Island farm, but the Trump Administration has cut or scaled back some federal programs they and other small producers relied on to grow and distribute food. As Farm Bill discussions continue, they hope funding...

WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior announced a call for nominations of representatives to serve on the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee, a key forum for strengthening collaboration between tribes and the federal government. The Secretary’s Tribal...

WASHINGTON-Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for Tribal-led...