# 554. Australia Cracks Down on Food Waste, Ag Co-ops Offer Stability, and a Conversation with Kathleen Merrigan on What's at Stake in the New Farm Bill

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Published: 2026-05-07T13:05:00+00:00
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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University to talk about the recently passed House Farm Bill. They discuss what it means for rising food insecurity, MAHA's influence on the legislation, and what lies ahead as the Senate prepares to take up the Farm Bill in the coming weeks. Plus, Australia prepares for new anti-food waste laws to take effect, new research reveals the power of agricultural cooperatives, the COP31 Presidency pushes for clean energy, and more. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

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