Regulations: Page 2

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    USDA invests $400M to pay farmers for saving water in drought-stricken West

    Lawmakers have urged the department for “serious changes” to allow more people to benefit from federal conservation programs.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    States press EPA for pesticide rule that would shield Bayer from glyphosate lawsuits

    The Roundup maker has embarked on an aggressive state and federal lobbying campaign as it looks to stem financial fallout from thousands of claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer.

    By • Aug. 12, 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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    Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

    Agricultural shippers are bracing for disuprtion after regulators gave the sign off for labor action to occur as early as Aug. 22.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 12, 2024
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    USDA overhauls lending programs to expand access for farm loans

    The updates, which include repayment flexibility and lower security requirements, are “some of the most significant changes” to the Farm Service Agency in the last 40 years.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Bayer glyphosate sales jump despite mounting legal pressure

    The crop science giant has stepped up lobbying efforts around the farm bill as it aims to shield itself from Roundup lawsuits.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
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    EPA takes rare emergency action to ban pesticide DCPA, citing health risk

    The weedkiller, used on crops such as broccoli and onions, can impair fetal development and lead to lifelong health problems, the agency said.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    USDA makes another $300M available to boost ag trade

    The department is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit. 

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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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 • Aug. 1, 2024
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    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 • July 31, 2024
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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
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    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
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    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 • July 25, 2024
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    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 • July 24, 2024
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    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
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    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 • July 22, 2024
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    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 • July 18, 2024
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    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
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    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 • July 17, 2024
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    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 • July 16, 2024
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    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 , • July 15, 2024
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    Sponsored by SonicAire

    Dust control fans designed for your agricultural facility

    SonicAire offers dust control in agricultural facilities using compliance-guaranteed technology.

    July 15, 2024
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    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 • July 12, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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