A new Civil Eats Food Policy Tracker report this week underscored the flurry of federal actions shaping U.S. food and agriculture policy, including dairy, nutrition and farm support initiatives. The tracker catalogs policy shifts such as changes in school dairy standards, nutrition guidelines and evolving farm safety-net programs, offering stakeholders a comprehensive view of current trends. Experts say such transparency is key for producers and consumers navigating the complex intersection of health, agriculture and economics. A surge in legislative and executive activity reflects growing attention to food affordability, nutrition and agricultural sustainability amid broader economic pressures. The tracker also highlights state-level debates over farmland taxation and conservation, indicating that agriculture policy is increasingly a multi-layered issue across the U.S.