Articles by Lydia Johnson

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued guidance to diesel equipment manufacturers saying they no longer need to use urea quality sensors to meet emissions control system parameters, but can instead turn to nitrogen oxides sensors and other alternative methods in the hopes of reducing diesel exhaust fluid system failures.

The price tag for a new package of farm aid appears to be growing. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., tells Agri-Pulse lawmakers have been talking about $7 billion in disaster assistance to go with the $15 billion or more being discussed in economic aid. The total cost of the package could range up to $22 billion, he said Thursday.

Huub Lelieveld, a Dutch scientist who led a global food safety movement and dismantled barriers to trade and humanitarian aid, was selected as the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate for his life work supporting breakthroughs that have reshaped the fields of food and agriculture. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Rhonalyn Cabello to be deputy director of the office of public affairs at the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery. Grimmway Produce Group named Ken Silveira as chief executive officer. Sunkist added two new leadership staff members: Joshua Carr as director of procurement and Stephen Sheldon as director of global business development. 

The Izaak Walton League named Jared Mott executive director, Dan Moser was appointed the Eldon Gideon Dean of Kansas State's College of Agriculture and many more names in the news.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins used a National Ag Day celebration Tuesday to unveil a “massive outreach phase” for Product of USA labeling, a voluntary program that took effect in January.

The Trump administration is weighing temporarily suspending countervailing duties applied to Moroccan and Russian phosphate, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The California Walnut Board hired Saarah Kuzay as director of research and technical affairs. Leticia Palamidessi was appointed assistant secretary for communications at the California Natural Resources Agency. David Silva of Buellton was appointed to the California Air Resources Board. The National Council of Agricultural Employers promoted Susan Lester to director of external affairs and operations. David Hinojosa has been named CEO of Heritage Grocers Group.

The American Frozen Food Institute hired Lisa Van Doren as chief of government affairs.Feeding America named Rebeckah Freeman Adcock as chief government relations officer. Susan Lester was promoted to director of external affairs and operations at the National Council of Agricultural Employers.

John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, will retire in January 2027. He has been a driving leader in food and agriculture policy during his decades-long career in Washington.