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Environmental regulation, study have mounting consequences

Here’s an update on some of the key regulatory issues advancing in the first quarter of 2023.

February 27, 2023

Differing views on the best way to govern often become apparent as policies are developed and implemented. That’s the case when it comes to environmental regulations affecting agricultural producers.

Weekly Digest: U.S. establishing another USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the weeks of Feb. 5-12, 2023.

February 8, 2023

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

U.S. establishing second USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies
WOTUS lawsuit hearing set
USDA launches Cattle Contracts Library
FDA testing feed samples for PFAS
USDA proposal keeps low-fat flavored milk as option in schools
Booker seeks more AFO oversight

Weekly Digest: Southeastern U.S. FMMOs hearing set

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the weeks of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2023.

January 30, 2023

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

Hearing set to consider southeast U.S. FMMO proposals
Farmers sought for study about how they balance children and work
JDS: Milk’s packaging influences its flavor
Other news, briefly

Environmental regulatory stresses on agriculture are growing

In addition to weather and economic pressures affecting dairy producers, a number of potentially consequential environmental regulatory and reporting proposals are imminent.

October 22, 2022

Alan Hahn

Farmers have always had to contend with unpredictable weather – too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. Beyond weather, the pressures on agriculture to produce enough food for a growing global population continue to build.

Weekly Digest: ‘Dairy states’ alfalfa hay production lower

October 19, 2022

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

‘Dairy states’ alfalfa hay production lower
FMMO issues topic of Farm Bureau forum
AFBF releases dairy policy priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
GDT product prices decline
Lawsuit seeks EPA Clean Water Act action on regulating CAFOs
August fluid sales post uptick
CDFA awards methane reduction grants
DairyAmerica named U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year

Same song, different verse: An update on air emission regulations

Environmental groups continue to advocate for regulation on emissions from production agriculture. Two recent developments show just how serious these issues are.

August 29, 2022

Kyle K. Weldon

Those in production agriculture are well aware that the industry’s current exemptions from air emission regulations continue to be an area of controversy, especially with environmental groups.