Regulations: Page 15

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    Tyson, Perdue under investigation following reports of child labor at slaughterhouses

    The meat giants face a federal probe after a New York Times Magazine article detailed a 14-year-old being maimed by equipment at a Virginia plant.

    By Chris Casey • Sept. 27, 2023
  • Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House on September 25 in Washington, DC..
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    Food assistance, farm loan programs in jeopardy amid looming government shutdown

    USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack warned of major disruptions to the agriculture sector if Congress is unable to reach a spending agreement.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
  • Farm laborers arrive for their shift at Fresh Harvest, one of the largest employers of people using the H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa.
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    USDA launches $65M pilot to help attract more temporary farm workers from Central America

    Amid a humanitarian crisis in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. is encouraging agriculture businesses to recruit H-2A visa workers from the Northern Triangle.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Consider safety from every angle in agribusiness

    How can your agribusiness adapt to ensure its employees are physically safe and mentally protected at work? The answer may be found in human-centered safety.

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    Big food’s regenerative agriculture pledges mostly just talk

    Most businesses lack quantitative targets to reach their goals and only a few of them offer financial commitments to support farmers, according to a FAIRR report.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    US Senate targets December for farm bill passage

    Debates over funding and food assistance are slowing negotiations in the House and pushing the upper chamber to step up, said Agriculture Chairwoman Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • Organizers representing 16 civil society groups demonstrated in front of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday morning.
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    Climate activists warn Wall Street investors of JBS listing risks

    Critics say the meatpacking giant’s plan to restructure diminishes the voting power of existing and future minority shareholders.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    China appeals WTO ruling against retaliatory tariffs on US goods

    The move allows $2.4 billion in duties on pork, fruits and other products to remain in place as the trade body’s appellate court remains in crisis.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
  • Indoor microgreens grow at an Aerofarm facility.
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    Aerofarms emerges from bankruptcy fully funded and with a new CEO

    The once cash-strapped vertical farming company is making changes to position itself for growth as competitors struggle amid economic uncertainty.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    RFID on food packaging gains traction amid safety and waste concerns

    A tracking system traditionally used for nonperishable items could become more common on certain types of packaging ahead of future traceability requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    By Leslie Nemo • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Biden admin rolls out new protections for temporary farm workers

    The proposed rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards under the H-2A visa program.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    How the looming government shutdown is complicating the farm bill

    Averting a budget crisis remains a top priority in Congress, likely pushing back the timeline for the most consequential law in the agriculture industry. Here’s what it means for farmers.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    FDA issues warning letters to 3 baby formula makers over safety controls

    Perrigo, ByHeart and Mead Johnson were called out by the agency as part of an ongoing review of formula manufacturing after years of constrained supply and recalls.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2023
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    India agrees to slash tariffs on US poultry

    The decision will allow for more imports of duck and turkey, ending a longstanding trade dispute between the two countries.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Proposed reciprocal switching rule aims to improve rail service

    Agriculture shippers could soon have a path to divert shipments to another railroad if performance levels are considered inadequate.

    By Edwin Lopez , • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Farm groups criticize revisions to clean water rule

    The EPA’s amended Waters of the U.S. erased a contentious nexus test determining applicability of the law, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Vilsack: Climate-smart agriculture can help farmers compete against big business

    As the USDA announces grants supporting rural renewable energy projects, the secretary said the agency is focused on helping farmers implement greener production practices and access new markets.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Canada joins US in trade dispute against Mexico over GMO corn

    The country will participate as a third party in settlement proceedings, saying it agrees that a ban on biotech corn imports is "not scientifically supported."

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    EPA denies petitions for stronger CAFO regulations

    An advisory committee will instead study the extent of pollution on so-called "factory farms" and make recommendations to the agency.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    USDA awards $72.9M to specialty crop producers

    More than $1 billion has been distributed so far through the agency’s program to support fruit, vegetable and tree nut growers.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing

    Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors. 

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Ranchers’ beef price-fixing suit against major meatpackers dismissed

    A Minnesota federal judge ruled that claims against JBS, Tyson, Cargill and other producers lacked legal standing.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    FDA names former environmental official as top food regulator

    James Jones, the agency’s first deputy commissioner for human foods, will set and advance priorities related to safety and innovation.

    By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Massachusetts delays Question 3 rules for transshipping pork

    A settlement reached this month addresses concerns from the restaurant and food industries, who say the law will disrupt interstate commerce.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • Several people plate and prepare small white dishes that include Aleph Farms cultivated steak in an assembly line.
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    What’s next for cultivated meat before hitting store shelves?

    The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 22, 2023