Darling Ingredients subsidiary to pay $540,000 for environmental violations 09.15.2022 By Rachael Oatman The consent decree requires the poultry rendering company to investigate its wastewater treatment operations.Read More
Tentative deal agreed upon by US railways, labor union 09.15.2022 By Arvin Donley Union workers were prepared to strike on Sept. 16 if an agreement had not been reached.Read More
Three poultry processors approve $85 million worker wage settlement 09.14.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Each company denies any wrongdoing. Read More
Sioux Falls municipal group files complaint against Wholestone Farms 09.09.2022 By Rachael Oatman Over $90,000 was raised in a campaign against development of plant operations within the city limits.Read More
Chief agricultural negotiator nomination to go before US Senate 09.08.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved Doug McKalip’s nomination for the position.Read More
NCBA testifies in favor of the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act 09.08.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will vote on the bill before it can reach the full Senate.Read More
Prop 12 reply brief filed by NPPC, AFBF 09.08.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The two groups are set to present their side to the Supreme Court on Oct. 11.Read More
Federal judge issues stay order for 2018 Tennessee meatpacking raid case 09.07.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The original lawsuit says Latino workers were targeted for their race.Read More
Alaska governor signs bills to support state producers 09.01.2022 By Rachael Oatman The legislation creates an Alaska Food Strategy Task Force, loan forgiveness programs and increased producer confidentiality.Read More
Drought intensifies in the West 08.30.2022 By Ron Sterk California governor offers aggressive plan.Read More