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    Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims

    The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Fed cuts interest rates for first time since 2020. What does it mean for ag?

    Lower rates could provide farms with some financial relief and potentially boost prospects for U.S. exports.

    By Jim Tyson , • Sept. 20, 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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29

    The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears

    From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuit

    A judge dismissed claims that agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    EPA says it has no obligation to regulate PFAS in biosolid fertilizers

    The agency filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Texas farmers who allege they’ve been harmed by contamination from “forever chemicals” after spreading sewage sludge on agricultural land.

    By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 18, 2024
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    EPA issues violation notice to ADM over carbon sequestration permit

    A monitoring well designed to keep track of whether captured carbon is flowing to the right place had corroded, though has since been plugged.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024
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    California’s first bird flu cases in dairy cows magnifies production risks

    Avian influenza has reached the top milk producing state in the nation, raising concerns about a lack of testing among farms.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Can a farm bill pass in 2024?

    Threats of yet another government shutdown are likely to derail a last-ditch effort to pass the agricultural spending bill. The election itself could lead to further delays.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    EPA awards $15M to research how PFAS contaminate food and farmland

    The grants, which will fund studies to reduce the impact of "forever chemicals" on crops and livestock, come as a group of farmers sue the agency over a lack of regulation.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard

    The agency’s proposed rule would require agricultural employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2024
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    USDA tightens guidance for use of ‘antibiotic free’ and other meat labels

    The updates are meant to signal the department “will take enforcement action” against producers who make false or misleading claims around how animals are raised.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality

    The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    USDA awards specialty crop producers $82M to expand markets

    The funding will support research and marketing for producers of fruits, vegetables and nuts as the industry pushes for more farm bill money.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Canada rail service resumes following government order

    While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 26, 2024
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    How the EPA plans to protect endangered species from weedkillers

    A new framework could require farms near vulnerable habitats to take additional conservation steps. Here's what to know.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller after EPA ban

    The sole U.S. manufacturer of the herbicide is working to remove the product from the market following regulators' determination that DCPA can harm fetal development. 

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Canada government moves to end rail shutdown, but disruption threat continues

    Despite a referral for binding arbitration, workers at Canadian National issued a fresh 72-hour strike notice while CPKC has yet to lift an employee lockout.

    By Larry Avila , • Updated Aug. 23, 2024
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    These farmers didn’t know their land was contaminated with PFAS. Now they’re suing.

    Some states are ordering farms to stop selling their products after testing positive for the “forever chemicals.”

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman and Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 20, 2024
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    The meat industry reacts to Harris’ plan to ban ‘price gouging’

    Trade groups say the vice president’s plan unfairly blames food companies for driving inflation without addressing the root causes for why prices are higher.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants

    The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar spent on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.

    By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 19, 2024
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    FDA traceability rule: What food companies must know about looming new requirements

    Are you prepared for the new FDA traceability requirements for companies that manufacture, process, or hold food products?

    Aug. 19, 2024
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    Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential work stoppage

    If a labor deal isn’t reached before Aug. 22, it could be the first time that both of the country’s major railroads are simultaneously shut down.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban

    The alternative protein company says in a lawsuit that restrictions on lab-grown meat are unconstitutional and only serve to protect cattle ranchers.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024
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    New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards

    The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide science-based guidelines for extracting and sequestering carbon dioxide in industries including agriculture.

    By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2024