Regulations: Page 8

  • Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, US Department of Agriculture speaks onstage during the 2022 Concordia Lexington Summit
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    USDA offers online payment tool for farm loan borrowers

    The new online option will give farmers and ranchers an alternative to making payments by phone, mail or visits to a USDA office.

    By James Pothen • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Democrats join push to stop climate funding from going to farm biogas projects

    The growing movement to capture methane from livestock waste only further encourages mass-scale industrial agriculture, a group of lawmakers said in a letter to the USDA. 

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Trendline

    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Where USDA allotted $11.5M to 38 composting and food waste projects in 2023

    The grants will enhance access to organics drop-off sites in several areas and build on existing capacity in dozens of localities nationwide.

    By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 5, 2024
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    State GOP agriculture heads probe banks’ climate targets

    Members of the Net Zero Banking Alliance — which include JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Citi — have yet to publish climate targets for the sector, according to their websites.

    By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why a new ‘tomato tax’ is rotten to the core

    Suspending the tomato trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico would cost jobs and lead to higher prices for retailers and consumers, a NatureSweet exec writes. 

    By Skip Hulett • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Agriculture outlook 2024: What to expect in the year ahead

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

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Agriculture policies to watch in 2024

    An election year means a race to the finish line for the farm bill and some of agriculture's biggest priorities, including a crackdown on anti-competitive practices and potential H-2A visa reform.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    USDA invests $138M to boost specialty crop competitiveness

    The grants are meant to strengthen supply chains and help producers expand their share of domestic and international markets.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Federal lawmaker seeks funds for USDA grocery access program

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a bill that would require the government to provide $50 million per year to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Some Republicans bristle at calls to increase farm bill reference prices

    Farm groups have pushed for more compensation to offset losses from elevated production expenses, an idea that's beginning to gain traction among high-level negotiators.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    US, China restart talks to cooperate on agriculture trade

    The meeting on market access, food security and other issues came a day before China made a large purchase of U.S. soybeans.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    US ‘cannot report reliable information’ on foreign farm holdings, GAO says

    The USDA should enhance its reporting on China and other countries' ownership of U.S. farmland to better identify potential national security risks, the Government Accountability Office said.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Israel approves world’s first sale of cultivated beef

    Aleph Farms said its steaks are a sustainable alternative to conventional cattle farming.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Congress averts government shutdown, extends USDA funding to March

    Lawmakers still declined to fully fund the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program, putting states at risk of running out of money within the next few months.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    US, UK lawmakers urge SEC to scrutinize JBS listing

    The global meatpacker's ties to deforestation and its history of misleading investors are cause for concern, critics say.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations

    The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Arizona could join states in stand against cultivated meat

    The Grand Canyon state joins Florida, Texas, and others in exploring or imposing additional label requirements.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why farmers bear the cost of a rise in border crossings

    Growers are left on the hook for addressing potential safety concerns, which can cost thousands of dollars, writes a former Arizona Supreme Court justice.

    By Andrew Gould • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary

    Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, with some Republicans claiming the labor department showed “bias against American farmers” under her leadership.

    By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    Here’s how to get the farm bill to the finish line

    The current extension is a temporary fix and only protects the status quo. Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns weighs in on what’s needed to reach a deal in Congress.

    By Mike Johanns • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Farm bill, AI expansion: 5 trends to watch in agriculture for 2024

    The industry is primed for transformation this year as farmers play a growing role in world climate ambitions. Here's what to expect.

    By , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Missouri bans Chinese-owned farmland near military bases

    The measure strengthens its current agricultural land restrictions against companies with ties to adversarial countries, citing national security concerns.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Controversial Prop 12 rule takes full effect in the new year

    Pork products sold in California must adhere to regulations that prohibit the use of swine gestation crates as of Jan. 1, 2024.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Bipartisan group calls for strengthened food assistance in upcoming Farm Bill

    A D.C.-based think tank provided five key policy recommendations to bolster SNAP, TEFAP and other programs supported by the omnibus law.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    These 12 ‘mini USDAs’ are helping small farmers break into new markets

    Regional hubs across the country are supporting the growth of local agriculture, tailoring services based on the area of the country and the farmers involved.  

    By Alexandra Jones • Jan. 3, 2024