Regulations: Page 10

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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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    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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    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
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    Bill to expand school milk options sours in Senate

    After bipartisan approval in the House, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was blocked in the Senate following a request for unanimous consent.

    By Anna Merod • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Agriculture’s year in review: The biggest stories of 2023

    A farm bill extension and an economic downturn came just as the industry began an expensive transformation to adapt and mitigate climate change. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Foreign ownership of US farmland climbed nearly 9% in 2022

    Despite the uptick, acreage owned by China declined as states moved to restrict adversarial countries from owning U.S. forest, crop and pasture land.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    USDA pressured to delay poultry competition rule

    Lawmakers say more time is needed to comply with changes made under the Packers and Stockyards Act, which could affect tens of thousands of chicken contracts. 

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    US allows beef imports from Paraguay despite pushback from ranchers

    Livestock producers are looking to overturn the rule, warning of potential food safety and trade risks. 

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    USDA funding shortfall could leave nearly 2M women and children without food aid

    Without an additional $1 billion for the WIC program, the agency warned states may need to implement waiting lists or suspend benefits to make up the costs.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    COP28 takeaways: More than $7B mobilized for food system climate action

    With the end of the U.N. climate summit, here's a final tally of some of the major financial commitments and sustainability pledges meant to transform the agricultural and food sectors. 

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

    The move is yet another enforcement change in a year where federal regulators levied high-profile penalties against child labor law violators in meatpacking and other industries.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2023
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    House passes bipartisan push to expand school milk options

    Policymakers say the bill will provide students with essential nutrients, while studies suggest limiting dairy options has benefits for low-income children.

    By Naaz Modan • Dec. 15, 2023
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    UFCW throws support behind proposed grant program protecting farm and food workers

    The Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Act would help cover “disaster-related costs” for workers across the supply chain, including those in grocery and meatpacking.

    By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Landmark COP28 agreement calls for climate-resilient food system, transition from fossil fuels

    Countries and businesses now "need to turn these pledges into real-economy outcomes, without delay,” according to the U.N.'s climate secretary.

    By Zoya Mirza , • Dec. 13, 2023
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    US lawmakers push to increase tariffs in trade ‘reset’ with China

    A bipartisan report called on the USDA to find new export markets for farmers, noting higher tariffs would likely lead to trade retaliation.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Biden admin offers tax credits to expand agriculture’s role in sustainable aviation fuel

    The decision expands the types of crops eligible for biofuel subsidies, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

    By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Court approves Cargill’s $2.4M settlement of ransomware outage wage claims

    Employees alleged that the Kronos Private Cloud cyberattack resulted in unpaid wages and overtime, among other damages.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2023
  • Activists protest with signs calling for climate action on food systems.
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    Here’s the UN’s roadmap for agriculture to reach net-zero emissions

    A landmark report released at COP28 says wholesale changes to production practices and diets will be needed to keep temperatures in check while ensuring food security needs are met.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023