Regulatory

Corteva agrees to end pesticide loyalty programs in proposed settlement with FTC, states; company also settles case with Inari

noah@agri-pulse.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:21:52 -0400

Corteva has agreed to end a pesticide loyalty program and other incentives that the Federal Trade Commission and 12 states alleged shut generic competitors out of distribution channels as part of a proposed settlement. The company also said it reached a settlement with Inari in a separate case involving allegations of intellectual property theft.

Cattle groups report shipment delays, workforce disruptions amid ICE activity in southwest Kansas

noah@agri-pulse.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:39:18 -0400

Amid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in southwest Kansas this week, shipments of cattle to processing plants have been delayed and parts of the beef supply chain have seen workforce disruptions, according to industry groups.

California regulators clear the path for voluntary E15 sales

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:45:05 -0400

California regulators on Thursday cleared the path for E15 sales in the state.

Trump and Xi to meet with billions in ag trade at stake

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:12:00 -0400

President Trump's Washington summit with Chinese President Xi will be under close watch as billions of dollars in agricultural trade is at stake.

Wetland easement drain tile setback rules stir fight over drainage in Prairie Pothole Region

noah@agri-pulse.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:10:00 -0400

Farmers in the Prairie Pothole region are calling for the Fish and Wildlife Service to rescind a 2024 rule requiring they keep from installing drain tile within a certain distance from wetlands protected under easement contracts, setting up a clash with sportsmen and wildlife advocates who see weaker protections as a threat to waterfowl habitat in one of North America's most important breeding areas.

USDA creates new office to strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act

hguthoerl@agri-pulse.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:08:00 -0400

USDA has created a new office as part of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), specifically targeting dog breeding operations.

Groups say new dairy order could undermine collaboration

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:05:00 -0400

California’s State Water Resources Control Board voted last week to impose new waste discharge monitoring and mitigation requirements on Central Valley dairies. Farm groups say the decision could undermine a collaborative project that launched in 2006.

Daybreak Sept. 21: Diesel prices keep rising; rail merger review continues

noah@agri-pulse.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:28:40 -0400

A massive Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region left a major Russian oil refinery ablaze, while the Iran-backed Houthis say they attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter of crude oil. The U.S. is the top overall oil producer.

Daybreak Sept. 18: Checkoffs get marching orders on ESG; dicamba FOIA lawsuit filed

noah@agri-pulse.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:08:02 -0400

In a memo Thursday, USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins ordered all federal checkoff programs to align their work with Trump administration priorities "favoring agricultural production, producer profitability, and freedom from ideologically driven mandates.”

Rollins tells dairy, other checkoffs to halt ESG initiatives

noah@agri-pulse.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:28:49 -0400

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday told the chair of the National Dairy Board and other checkoff organizations to stop several of what she labeled as its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, saying they were not aligned with Trump Administration policy.

Why ag groups want book-and-claim system for 45Z biofuel credit

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:11:00 -0400

Farmers and biofuel producers say the so-called book-and-claim method for carbon accounting under 45Z is crucial for ag producers to get maximum value out of the tax credit.

White House to drop Irish whiskey tariffs

olivia@agri-pulse.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:08:00 -0400

President Donald Trump said he would lift U.S. levies on Irish whiskey, per White House pool reports. Trump was invited to present a trophy at the Irish Open golf tournament Sunday, during which he made a speech unveiling the surprise tariff announcement.

House Dems' report outlines policy recommendations for ag, rural communities

hguthoerl@agri-pulse.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:06:00 -0400

A wide-ranging report released by a group of House Democrats recommends increased ag research funding, expanded access to credit for farmers, and streamlined regulatory approval for biotech solutions.

California’s diesel price spike to have short-term, long-term impacts

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:02:00 -0400

California’s average price for diesel fuel has topped $8 a gallon in recent days, just as growers are harvesting a multitude of crops. The immediate impact on growers depends on the commodity, but the increase is likely to have long-term effects on food prices.

California remains ‘committed’ to Bay-Delta Plan update

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:01:00 -0400

California's State Water Resources Control Board remains "committed" to the final Bay-Delta Plan it unveiled in August. The agency says it will take criticism from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Westlands Water District into account when it considers adopting the plan next month.

California seeks order to stop Corteva spinoff

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:47:57 -0400

California is moving to block Corteva’s planned spinoff of its seed business, arguing the company is trying to shield billions in assets from PFAS liability. Corteva said it will “vigorously defend” the separation.

Corn Refiners Association chooses a new CEO

steve@agri-pulse.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The Corn Refiners Association has chosen a new CEO to replace longtime leader John Bode.

Washington Week Ahead: Farmers flock to Capitol Hill as costs soar

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:38:47 -0400

Capitol Hill will be bustling with farmers and ranchers this week as Congress races to wrap up a farm bill and other high-priority items before the November midterms.

Daybreak Sept. 11: WASDE due at noon today

noah@agri-pulse.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:35:55 -0400

September’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates will be scoured for any changes in the outlook for U.S. crop production, planted acres and more.

Surging sulfur puts fertilizer in jeopardy, lawmakers tell Trump

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:23:21 -0400

GOP lawmakers from Florida are calling on Trump to address soaring sulfur prices that are putting U.S. agriculture and food security at risk.

Daybreak Sept. 10: Ag groups like 45Z guidance

noah@agri-pulse.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:16 -0400

Soybean and corn groups say they will keep pushing for a “book-and-claim” biofuel feedstock tracking system in a forthcoming final 45Z rule that’s expected by November.

Latest 45Z move helps farmers but 'book and claim' needed, groups say

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:59:59 -0400

The latest guidance on 45Z is spurring enthusiasm among ag groups seeking to fully monetize the credit through regenerative farming practices, though there's still a strong push for a "book-and-claim" system to track biofuel feedstocks.

Ranchers to be paid for wolf kills, but there’s a catch

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:04:00 -0400

California lawmakers approved $2.5 million for a compensation fund for ranchers whose livestock was killed by wolves, but the ranchers must show they tried nonlethal deterrence methods to qualify for the funding.

California touts cannabis tax revenue a decade after legalization

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:03:00 -0400

A decade after California voters passed Proposition 64 legalizing nonmedical uses of marijuana, the state says the legal market has generated nearly $8.4 billion in taxes, exceeding expectations.

Legal fight over Oregon packaging law could affect California

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:02:00 -0400

The anticipated appeal of a federal judge’s ruling upholding an Oregon plastics recycling law could affect the lawsuit over California’s SB 54, which mandates sharp reductions in single-use plastic.

Daybreak Sept. 8: WOTUS proposal praised, slammed

noah@agri-pulse.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:08:43 -0400

The Trump administration’s latest proposal in its ongoing effort to redefine what the Clean Water Act calls “waters of the United States” is getting divided reactions from farm and environmental groups.

Trump signs beef executive orders focused on competition, MCOOL

noah@agri-pulse.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:40:05 -0400

The Trump administration is seeking to advance mandatory country of original labeling for beef and bolster competition in the meatpacking industry through two new executive orders.

EPA, Corps issue supplemental WOTUS proposal

steve@agri-pulse.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:54:53 -0400

EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are seeking additional comment on their proposed “waters of the U.S.” rule by proposing new definitions for critical terminology, including what constitutes “relatively permanent” waters and a “continuous surface water connection.”

Thompson seeks waiver to continue as House Ag GOP leader

olivia@agri-pulse.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:24:28 -0400

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has requested a waiver to remain the Republican leader for the panel during the 120th Congress.

Congress must 'wake up' and follow California's lead on E15, group says

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:13:00 -0400

California's efforts to get E15 flowing in the state is underscoring ethanol-expansion attempts in Congress and the thorny fuel policy debate that's so far prevented year-round E15 nationwide.