Regulations

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    White House unveils guidance on slashing methane, super pollutant emissions

    The U.S. is taking new steps to better track and reduce the greenhouse gasses in industries including agriculture.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 26, 2024
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    Judge upholds Massachusetts’ pork animal housing law

    Producer Triumph Foods plans to appeal the ruling as industry stakeholders continue to fight confinement standards they say burden farmers and will raise consumer costs.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    As the sector anxiously awaits a farm bill, producers are expected to take advantage of new opportunities in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income

    Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Investment ‘critical’ for US compost facilities as industry shows little growth since 2018

    At most, 4% of the nation’s 66 million tons of wasted food annually is being composted today, according to research from the Composting Consortium.

    By Jacob Wallace • July 22, 2024
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    CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

    Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Danone, Nestlé join over 130 companies in call to reverse biodiversity loss ahead of COP16

    A coalition of businesses across various industries are pressing world leaders to take action on an issue often overlooked by corporate sustainability plans.

    By • July 18, 2024
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    Competing farm bills address anaerobic digestion, food waste

    The House and Senate versions of the spending package, which remain far from reconciliation, contain changes to programs that have benefited the waste and recycling industries.

    By Jacob Wallace • July 18, 2024
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    Agtech retailers team to fight potential China drone ban

    As Congress takes aim at manufacturer DJI, a new lobbying group is advocating for cybersecurity standards in agricultural equipment while ensuring access to drone technology.

    By • July 17, 2024
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    China’s WH Group weighs Smithfield listing in US

    The plan to take the pork producer public could come under considerable scrutiny from Congress as lawmakers step up action over foreign influence in agriculture.

    By • July 16, 2024
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    Canada rail workers keep window open for strike

    Agricultural groups warn that any labor action would bring “devastating consequences” to the North American economy. 

    By Larry Avila , • July 15, 2024
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    SonicAire offers dust control in agricultural facilities using compliance-guaranteed technology.

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    House, Senate to vote on notably different USDA budgets

    A political battle is brewing as Republicans look to cut spending while Democrats push for increased funding.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    USDA’s updated nutrition standards will cost school districts $206M annually

    The largest driving factors are the gradual requirements on new limits for added sugars and sodium reductions in school meals — starting in 2025.

    By Anna Merod • July 10, 2024
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    What the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision means for agriculture

    Shifting the power away from federal agencies to the courts could mean fewer regulations but possibly more litigation for farmers.

    By Jesse Klein • July 3, 2024
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    OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

    Released Wednesday, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

    By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024
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    Maine feels the heat after proposing to raise solar farming fees

    As more farmers show interest in leasing land to solar developers, the state is struggling to strike a balance between delivering on climate goals and building up local food production.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • July 1, 2024
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    SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach

    Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.

    By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024
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    CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment

    The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.

    By Chris Casey • June 26, 2024
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    USDA proposes rule to address ‘unfair practices’ in livestock markets

    The guidance would help the department penalize companies that violate the Packers and Stockyards Act.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    Brazil upholds tariffs on US ethanol imports

    The decision ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, with U.S. industry groups threatening to withdraw cooperation on new partnerships. 

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

    Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    House Republicans face new hurdles in finding farm bill savings

    Updated estimates from the Congressional Budget Authority show the GOP was relying on "magic math" to fund their proposals, according to Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow. 

    By • June 24, 2024
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    USDA’s Vilsack touts updated, ‘accountability-focused’ national food waste strategy

    The Agriculture Secretary said the plan has taken on renewed importance as global efforts to curb methane pollution ramp up and farm bill negotiations continue. 

    By Jacob Wallace • June 18, 2024
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    USDA awards $50M to help farms hire migrant workers

    The grants are part of a pilot to expand legal migratory pathways in northern Central America through the H-2A visa program.

    By • June 17, 2024
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    Albertsons promotes new USDA food assistance benefit for kids

    The grocer’s foundation wants to boost participation in a federal program that awards families $120 per eligible child to spend on food this summer.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2024