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Farmers who faced USDA discrimination receive ‘historic’ $2B payout
The National Black Farmers Association said the money is a "significant step" toward addressing systemic racism in farm lending.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Chicken industry bristles at proposal to limit salmonella in raw poultry
Consumer groups say a rule declaring the pathogen an adulterant will keep the meat sector accountable on food safety. Processors say it will raise grocery store prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 31, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive
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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Opinion
Why the US doesn’t have a case against Mexico’s GMO corn ban
Restrictions on corn imports are unlikely to wreak havoc on global commerce despite what U.S. farmers and officials argue, a trade expert writes.
By Ernesto Hernández-López • July 29, 2024 -
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 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 25, 2024 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 24, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 22, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 16, 2024 -
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 , Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2024 -
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July 15, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 12, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • June 26, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • June 25, 2024 -
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 Nathan Owens • June 24, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2024