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Part of Massachusetts Pork Law Ruled Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a portion of the recent Massachusetts law that bans the sale of pork if a pig is held...
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Doing Better in Agricultural Trade
Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip spoke during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference and talked about ag trade. McKalip...
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EPA Outlines Potential ESA Pesticide Policies
The Environmental Protection Agency announced implementation approaches for pesticide policies under the Endangered Species Act. Assistant Administrator Michael Freedhoff talked about the steps during...
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USDA Contributes $270 Million to Bolster Food Supply Chain
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has awarded over $270 million to date through cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to...
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McDonald’s Hits 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs
McDonald’s says it met the goal of sourcing 100 percent cage-free eggs in the U.S. by 2025, two years ahead of its original timeline....
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Time Running Out for New Farm Bill
There may be a small window left this year to do a farm bill, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, but time is...
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Renewable Diesel to Expand by 30 Percent Annually
The Energy Information Administration predicts renewable diesel production to increase by 30 percent annually in both 2024 and 2025. In its latest Short-Term Energy...
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Favorite Super Bowl Snacks
The Super Bowl is on Sunday and will be watched by approximately 113 million people. Food is a big part of Super Bowl parties,...