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USDA withdraws rule defining unfair practices in meat markets
The regulation would have paved the way for increased enforcement against anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 16, 2025 -
EPA warns PFAS in biosolid fertilizers could pose health risks
The agency said farmers could be at risk due to the chemicals leaching into food and water in its draft risk assessment, now open for comment.
By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams.
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JBS will pay $4M to counter illegal child labor practices
A DOL official praised the remedial steps proposed by the world’s largest meat processor as “creative and forward-thinking.”
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Seafood company not on the hook for overtime in COVID lockdown case, court rules
The case highlights the complexities involved with determining compensability under the Fair Labor Standards Act, particularly when workers are kept on campus.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Will $10B in economic payments offset farm income losses?
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Deep Dive5 agriculture trends to watch in 2025
It could be a tumultuous year for farmers with experts predicting low commodity prices, extreme weather events and changes in food policy to reshape industry priorities.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange
The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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US wins trade dispute against Mexico over genetically modified corn ban
A dispute panel found the prohibition on biotech corn was not grounded in science and undermined an important economic market for farmers in the United States.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Farm bill extended in last minute funding deal: What to know
The final agreement is set to provide farmers with $10 billion in one-time economic payments to offset income losses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2024 -
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Will there be another East Coast port strike in January? Experts weigh in.
Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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USDA allocates $165M to protect livestock from New World screwworm
The U.S. paused cattle imports from Mexico as the flesh-eating insect that has ravaged livestock in South America moves north.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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California declares state of emergency over bird flu
The declaration will provide additional funding to support response efforts after 641 dairies had cows that tested positive for the virus.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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US Forest Service to launch national apprenticeship program
The new initiative with Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation America is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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USDA to strengthen oversight of meat plants after listeria recalls
The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it will prioritize in-depth food safety reviews at ready-to-eat meat and poultry facilities, as well as other steps to protect public health.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Sausage maker cited by OSHA three years in a row
Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Another farm bill extension is inevitable. But can farmers still get economic relief?
House Republicans proposed $10 billion in one-time payments to offset financial losses in the agricultural sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Biogas investment tax credit finalized with favorable language for RNG
The final rule clarifies who can participate in a lucrative credit program for clean energy investments. Developers are expected to rush to qualify before the end of the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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7 ways pesticide regulation changed in 2024
Herbicide bans and new application restrictions aimed at protecting farmworkers and the environment have also made it more difficult for farmers to manage crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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SNAP to drive growth in food, beverage sales throughout 2025: report
Households participating in the food assistance program spend 32% more per person compared to non-SNAP consumers, Circana data shows.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Judge blocks rule strengthening protections for temporary farmworkers nationwide
The regulation, which grants organizing and safety protections to H-2A visa holders, had already been overturned in a number of states.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Farm conservation funding hit a record high in 2024. A majority of farmers still got nothing.
Close to two-thirds of applicants for the USDA’s flagship climate programs were rejected despite increased investment from the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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How 5 states are innovating SNAP
From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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USDA must do more to regulate genetically modified crops, judge rules
A federal court overturned a 2020 rule that looked to accelerate innovation by allowing manufacturers to sidestep regulatory reviews.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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EPA seeks to limit use of pesticide chlorpyrifos in food
The proposal would still allow the insecticide, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental harm in children, to be used on 11 crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2024
