Regulations: Page 2

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    States enact dairy cattle travel restrictions over bird flu concerns

    Key trading partners are monitoring the situation closely, with Mexico taking steps to reinforce surveillance and inspection of livestock from the U.S.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    House ag chair targets May for farm bill action

    Rep. Glenn Thompson hopes to move the package out of committee before Memorial Day as Republicans raise the alarm about a lack of progress.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    Russia seizes assets of agricultural firm AgroTerra

    The move follows similar operational seizures of Western companies such as Danone and Carlsberg.

    By • April 10, 2024
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    New WIC rules provide families with more money for fruits and vegetables

    The changes, meant to align with dietary guidance from nutrition groups, reduces allotments for dairy, drawing pushback from the sector.

    By • April 10, 2024
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    Contaminated milk equipment potential source of bird flu spread to cattle: USDA

    Farm workers wearing contaminated clothes or shoes while milking the cows could also be responsible for the recent viral outbreak in dairy herds.

    By • April 8, 2024
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    SEC stays climate-risk disclosure rule as it works through legal challenges

    The agency maintains that the regulation is within the agency’s authority and said it “will continue vigorously defending the Final Rules’ validity in court.”

    By Lamar Johnson • April 5, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    How a new wave of clean fuels bills could spur a biogas boom

    New Mexico just became the fourth state to enact a program, which has the potential to give biogas projects from landfills and on-farm digesters a boost. Could more states soon follow?

    By Jacob Wallace • April 3, 2024
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    Phoenix passes worker heat safety ordinance amid rising deaths

    The measure comes as the Biden administration looks to increase protections for workers, including more inspections in industries like construction and agriculture.

    By Ginger Christ • April 1, 2024
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    Eggland’s Best sued for claiming eggs contain less saturated fat

    Complaints allege the company deceived consumers by falsely advertising its products' nutritional benefits.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Dole calls off sale of fresh vegetables division amid DOJ opposition

    The Justice Department said the $293 million cash deal with Fresh Express, announced in January 2023, would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

    By Christopher Doering • March 28, 2024
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    Opinion

    The dairy industry’s influence in Congress is harming kids’ health

    A pediatrician writes that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would circumvent dietary guidelines and increase saturated fat content in school meals.

    By Yami Cazorla-Lancaster • March 27, 2024
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    Hylio scores federal approval for crop spraying drones in large-scale farms

    An exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration allows the Texas-based startup to pilot up to three drones carrying a payload over 55 pounds without a visual observer.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Corn growers disappointed in EPA vehicle emissions rule

    Farm groups say the agency’s focus on electric vehicles ignores the benefits of biofuels and will hurt rural communities.

    By Michael Brady , • March 26, 2024
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    Agtech promises to reduce farm emissions. But is the market ready?

    New innovations hold promise for businesses looking to meet sustainability goals. But farmers will need to get on board first.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    China’s threat to US agriculture goes beyond farmland, lawmakers say

    With Congress looking to take on the world's largest commodity buyer, some warn of the potential impacts on trade relations.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Opinion

    Multiply partnerships to tackle food security this National Ag Day

    Farmers and food companies need to leverage their relationship to address one of the world’s most pressing problems, writes Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin soybean farmer.

    By Tony Mellenthin • March 19, 2024
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    Food industry looks to scale regenerative agriculture despite weakened climate rules

    Danone and other companies say collaboration — not regulation — will be key to lowering emissions and transforming the way their products are grown. 

    By • March 18, 2024
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    What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect

    New regulations come as poultry processors begin to face employee classification lawsuits from their growers.

    By Ryan Golden • March 15, 2024
  • A tractor with a sign that says "No Farm, No Food" leads a caravan of protesters down a street in Wales.
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    Manure is hitting the walls as farm protests build around the world

    The animated outcries, sparked by Ukrainian grain import measures last year and fueled by a complex set of farmer frustrations, are picking up steam in major agricultural regions.

    By David Silverberg • March 14, 2024
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    USDA doles out $9.5M to expand independent meat processing

    Funding will go toward helping regional producers buy equipment like meat grinders and smokers.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    USDA organic rules are changing. Is the food industry ready?

    The most significant change to organic certification is nearly here. But some experts worry that many companies are unprepared.

    By Lydia Noyes • March 14, 2024
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    Biden admin tightens requirements for use of ‘Product of USA’ meat label

    The final rule is receiving pushback from Canada, which warns of potential impacts on North American trade.

    By • March 13, 2024
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    SEC approves final climate disclosure rule, exempts agriculture

    The agency dropped a controversial requirement that would have forced companies to disclose their supplier emissions.

    By Lamar Johnson , • March 7, 2024
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    USDA extends controversial pilot allowing pork plants to run higher line speeds

    The agency's Food Safety and Inspection Service is evaluating the impact faster processing lines may have on worker safety.

    By • March 7, 2024
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    USDA counters claims over misuse of climate funds

    An Environmental Working Group report says the majority of climate-smart agriculture funding go toward projects with no proven sustainability benefits.

    By • March 6, 2024