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Proposed Emissions Rule Would Limit California Imports and Exports in 2024
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) proposed a new restriction about capping nitrogen oxide emissions at the Ports...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Rural Broadband Projects get $667 Million in Grants / Loans for USDA ReConnect Program
Yesterday, the White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 21, 20231 min read


California's Minimum Wage to Increase to $16/hr Effective 1/1/24
The Director of California's Department of Finance published a letter on July 31st stating that the state's minimum wage needed to incre...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 16, 20231 min read


USDA Proposes Higher Fees to Inspect Agricultural Imports
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said that it is seek...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Plant-based Meat Products Continue to Decline in Sales, Nearly 20% year-over-year
U.S. retail sales of plant-based meat alternatives have continued to decline, falling 12.6% to $106.8 million in the five weeks ending...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Amazon Launches Nationwide Delivery of Whole Foods’ Private Label 365 products
Despite recent stumbles in the grocery industry, Amazon expanding its offerings and committing to succeeding in the $1 trillion industry....

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 10, 20231 min read


Bill Introduced to Protect Family-Owned Business From the Death Tax
Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA) and Mike Kelly (PA) recently introduced legislation that would update IRS Code Section 2032A—making...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Molson Coors Plans $100M Marketing Spend to Continue Brand Momentum After Bud Light Controversy
During the second quarter, Molson Coors brands - Coors Light, Miller Light, and Coors Banquet, saw a double-digit volume growth according...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 7, 20232 min read


PepsiCo and Walmart Aim to Support Regenerative Agriculture on More than 2 Million Acres of Farmland
Last week, PepsiCo and Walmart announced a 7-year collaboration to pursue $120 million worth of investments focused on supporting U.S....

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Senate Votes to Ban Some Foreign Farmland and Ag Business Purchases
Last week, the United States Senate passed an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that bans foreign adversaries from...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Animal Rights Groups Bring in More than $800M in Income Annually
Web of Major Animal Rights Extremist Groups Picture Credit: Animal Ag Alliance The Animal Agriculture Alliance has released a...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Bayer Warns Investors About $2 Billion Lower 2023 Outlook
Earlier this week, Bayer CEO Werner Baumann warned investors of potential sales declines within the crop science division during the...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Norwegian Phosphate Rock Discovery Could Meet Global Fertilizer Demand for 50 Years
Phosphate rock pebbles - Scott Audette / REUTERS Norge Mining, a mining company based in the UK, recently discovered 70 billion metric...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 19, 20232 min read


New Saddle-Mapping Technique Can Help Reduce Back Pain for Horses
This groundbreaking method has empowered Dr. Cheney to generate an improved saddle-map, offering the potential to alleviate back pain in...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Cannabis Packaging Companies Targeted by FTC, FDA Over Child Safety Concerns
The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday jointly announced cease and desist letters they have...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 10, 20232 min read


New USDA Proposal to Only Serve Chocolate Milk to High School Students
The Biden Administration along with the USDA is proposing a ban on freely accessible chocolate milk for students K - 8th grade, jeopardiz...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 10, 20231 min read


8% Gas Tax Increase in July
Fill up those gas tanks this week! Not only did California lose its title of having the most expensive gas prices in America, but starting..

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 26, 20231 min read


USDA Moves to Strengthen Validation of "GRASS FED" and other animal-raising claims
Last week, the USDA launched a multi-step effort to strengthen the standards of animal-raising marketing claims made on beef and poultry...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Challenge Butter and Lawry's® Introduce Snack Spread
U.S. farmer-owned butter brand Challenge Butter and Lawry's® are introducing a new butter-based, seasoned Snack Spread variety that will...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 19, 20232 min read


House Republicans Propose 60% Tax on Foreign Farmland Purchases
In order to protect U.S. farmland, House Republicans Jason Smith and Beth Van Duyne, have proposed a bill that would prevent foreign...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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