Regulatory The latest laws and regulations impacting the food and agriculture industries. https://www.agri-pulse.com/rss en-us Daybreak June 18: The case of the dog with screwworm in New Mexico noah@agri-pulse.com A New Mexico dog confirmed with a case of New World screwworm last week is no longer believed to have traveled to Mexico, New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte says. As Senate Agriculture Committee leaders prepare to release farm bill text, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch says lawmakers need to focus on the growing economic reality that farmers are spending more to produce crops than they're earning. A New Mexico dog confirmed with a case of New World screwworm last week is no longer believed to have traveled to Mexico, New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte says. As Senate Agriculture Committee leaders prepare to release farm bill text, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch says lawmakers need to focus on the growing economic reality that farmers are spending more to produce crops than they're earning. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24857 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:24:13 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24857-daybreak-june-18-the-case-of-the-dog-with-screwworm-in-new-mexico screwworm-uark.jpg A New World screwworm fly (University of Arkansas photo) Trump administration releases new H-2A guidance for dairy operations noah@agri-pulse.com Dairy operations can use the H-2A program if they can demonstrate a temporary or seasonal labor need, the Homeland Security and Labor departments said in new guidance released Wednesday. Dairy operations can use the H-2A program if they can demonstrate a temporary or seasonal labor need, the Homeland Security and Labor departments said in new guidance released Wednesday.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24856 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:06 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24856-trump-administration-releases-new-h-2a-guidance-for-dairy-operations dairy_worker_milking_labor.jpeg Farm worker at Fox Dairy in Plainview, Texas, on November 7, 2023. (Photo: USDA) Daybreak June 17: Screwworm projects funded noah@agri-pulse.com The Agriculture Department is putting $105 million into 40 research projects aimed at better equipping the U.S. to combat the spread of New World screwworm, the agency says. The National Corn Growers Association and 15 state corn organizations are calling on USDA to fund research supporting the full value of corn as a driver of new market opportunities and farm revenue. The Agriculture Department is putting $105 million into 40 research projects aimed at better equipping the U.S. to combat the spread of New World screwworm, the agency says. The National Corn Growers Association and 15 state corn organizations are calling on USDA to fund research supporting the full value of corn as a driver of new market opportunities and farm revenue.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24851 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:39 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24851-daybreak-june-17-screwworm-projects-funded screwworm-USDA-photo-2018.png Screwworm larvae. (USDA photo) California pest system faces mounting pressure from trade, travel and e-commerce brad@agri-pulse.com California’s pest prevention system is working, but a new analysis warns it is under growing strain from trade, travel, e-commerce and aging infrastructure — just as the state prepares for new risks tied to the World Cup and Olympics. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24839 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24839-california-pest-system-faces-mounting-pressure-from-trade-travel-and-e-commerce Mexican fruit fly The Mexican fruit fly, closely related to the Caribbean fruit fly, has made inroads through California, alongside several other fruit fly species. (USDA photo) Water board order puts ag communities at center of nitrate cleanup brad@agri-pulse.com The Central Valley water board’s first nitrate management zone order starts a decades-long cleanup effort around Modesto, promising continued drinking water help for rural households while giving farms, dairies and cities time to reduce groundwater contamination. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24838 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24838-water-board-order-puts-ag-communities-at-center-of-nitrate-cleanup Dairy cows Dairy cows feed on the Central Coast of California (photo: Department of Water Resources) DPR proposes to raise pesticide penalties brad@agri-pulse.com California pesticide regulators are looking to raise penalties for serious and repeat violations, with a new enforcement proposal that could bring tougher fines and more statewide consistency to county pesticide cases. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24840 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24840-dpr-proposes-to-raise-pesticide-penalties pesticide spraying USDA Crops covered in tarps for a pesticide application. (Photo: USDA) Water board drafts new dairy order as industry warns of farm losses brad@agri-pulse.com California water regulators are drafting a new dairy order that would tighten nitrate rules in the Central Valley. Dairy groups warn the proposal could add costly mandates for family-owned farms already under pressure. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24841 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24841-water-board-drafts-new-dairy-order-as-industry-warns-of-farm-losses dairy cows Dairy cows line up to eat in the barn. (USDA photo) Will sustainable aviation fuel take off for American farmers? Sustainable aviation fuel is widely hailed by corn, soybean and ethanol groups as a future boon to the ag industry, but a raft of policy and market challenges must be overcome. Sustainable aviation fuel is widely hailed by corn, soybean and ethanol groups as a future boon to the ag industry, but a raft of policy and market challenges must be overcome. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24816 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24816-will-sustainable-aviation-fuel-take-off-for-american-farmers Canola field Starting next year, Etlas will partner with farmers in South America in growing canola for green jet fuel and renewable diesel. (Corteva photo) EU passes gene editing regulation steve@agri-pulse.com The European Union has adopted a regulation allowing streamlined approvals for gene-edited plants — a development that seed and biotech companies are lauding as a breakthrough on a continent known for its strict oversight of agricultural production. The European Union has adopted a regulation allowing streamlined approvals for gene-edited plants — a development that seed and biotech companies are lauding as a breakthrough on a continent known for its strict oversight of agricultural production.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24844 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:07:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24844-eu-passes-gene-editing-regulation 14-02-04-Parlement-européen-Strasbourg-RalfR-046.jpg European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France (Photo: Ralf Roletschek, CC BY 3.0) Corn faces grim outlook without new biofuel markets, study says Demand for major U.S. crops like corn is waning while harvests get bigger, creating an urgent need to develop new new biofuel markets for American agriculture producers, a new study says. Demand for major U.S. crops like corn is waning while harvests get bigger, creating an urgent need to develop new new biofuel markets for American agriculture producers, a new study says.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24846 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:04:27 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24846-corn-faces-grim-outlook-without-new-biofuel-markets-study-says Grassley-USFRA-agripulse-photo-6-16-26-KC.jpg Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks at the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action event to announce the biofuel study (Agri-Pulse photo) Washington Week Ahead: U.S.-Iran reach peace deal as Trump heads to G7 A peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was forged Sunday after 107 days of war that wreaked economic chaos on global fuel and fertilizer supply chains. In Washington, the House is in recess all week while the Senate reconvenes Monday afternoon. A peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was forged Sunday after 107 days of war that wreaked economic chaos on global fuel and fertilizer supply chains. In Washington, the House is in recess all week while the Senate reconvenes Monday afternoon.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24830 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:58:58 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24830-washington-week-ahead-us-iran-reach-peace-deal-as-trump-heads-to-g7 Capitol Bldg WWA Biofuel groups laud changes in 45Z GREET update The Trump administration has released an eagerly awaited update to its GREET model, a tool used by the biofuel industry to determine the value of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit more commonly known as 45Z.

The Trump administration has released an eagerly awaited update to its GREET model, a tool used by the biofuel industry to determine the value of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit more commonly known as 45Z.  

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24829 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:21:36 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24829-biofuel-groups-laud-changes-in-45z-greet-update soybean field Soybean fields (Agri-Pulse file photo) Marshall pulls support for bill to end California's Prop 12 Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, has withdrawn support for a bill that would nullify animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, has withdrawn support for a bill that would nullify animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24827 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:42:43 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24827-marshall-pulls-support-for-bill-to-end-californias-prop-12 AP-APRIL-2024-ROGER-MARSHALL-1.jpg AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib Rollins touts deregulation, nutrition reset and ag labor reforms to produce sector lydia@agri-pulse.com Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used her time with the International Fresh Produce Association to highlight the administration’s deregulation push, as well as efforts to reshape federal nutrition policy, expand export markets, lower labor costs and support specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used her time with the International Fresh Produce Association to highlight the administration’s deregulation push, as well as efforts to reshape federal nutrition policy, expand export markets, lower labor costs and support specialty crop producers.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24822 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:25:55 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24822-rollins-touts-deregulation-nutrition-reset-and-ag-labor-reforms-to-produce-sector Brooke Rollins USDA Ag Secretary IFPA photo.jpg Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses the International Fresh Produce Association's Washington Conference. (IFPA photo) Clean air bill targeting freight hubs stalls over cost concerns for supply chains brad@agri-pulse.com California air regulators are looking for new tools to tackle warehouse and freight pollution as federal rollbacks threaten clean air gains. But a bill to expand CARB’s authority stalled after farm and supply chain groups warned it could raise costs across the food and goods movement sectors. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24805 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24805-clean-air-bill-targeting-freight-hubs-stalls-over-cost-concerns-for-supply-chains port-strike-Houston-AP.jpg The Barbours Cut Container Terminal in Houston. (AP photo) State Water Project bill stirs fight over Delta tunnel brad@agri-pulse.com A bill to extend State Water Project water rights is drawing support from water agencies and farm groups seeking reliability, while Delta advocates warn it would bypass oversight and advance the Delta tunnel. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24806 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24806-state-water-project-bill-stirs-fight-over-delta-tunnel delta tunnel protestor An environmental advocate protests the Delta tunnel proposal. (Brad Hooker/Agri-Pulse) California charts regulatory roadmap to streamline water and food safety reporting brad@agri-pulse.com California’s new regulatory alignment roadmap promises clearer rules, better data systems and more help for farmers navigating food safety and water quality requirements. http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24807 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24807-california-charts-regulatory-roadmap-to-streamline-water-and-food-safety-reporting well-monitoring-DWR-836x627.jpg A state geologist measures groundwater levels in Yolo County. (Source: Department of Water Resources) Sterile fly supply limitations complicate US screwworm fight noah@agri-pulse.com Federal and state officials are scrambling to respond to a growing list of New World screwworm cases in Texas, but face a key constraint in their goal of re-eradicating the pest: the U.S. isn’t producing enough sterile flies. Federal and state officials are scrambling to respond to a growing list of New World screwworm cases in Texas, but face a key constraint in their goal of re-eradicating the pest: the U.S. isn’t producing enough sterile flies. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24804 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24804-sterile-fly-supply-limitations-complicate-us-screwworm-fight screwworm-uark.jpg A New World screwworm fly (University of Arkansas photo) States gird for changes in SNAP, urge delays as USDA seeks data steve@agri-pulse.com USDA and blue states aren’t giving an inch in their continuing battle over SNAP data, as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins continues to blast the program as rife with fraud, waste and abuse. The fight over SNAP was highlighted at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing where Ranking Member Angie Craig, D-Minn., harshly criticized Rollins over SNAP. USDA and blue states aren’t giving an inch in their continuing battle over SNAP data, as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins continues to blast the program as rife with fraud, waste and abuse. The fight over SNAP was highlighted at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing where Ranking Member Angie Craig, D-Minn., harshly criticized Rollins over SNAP.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24811 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:07:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24811-states-gird-for-changes-in-snap-urge-delays-as-usda-seeks-data Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference on legislation to reverse SNAP cuts on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) GAO recommends updating animal transport law to prevent cruelty grace@agri-pulse.com The Government Accountability Office is recommending Congress tighten a law designed to protect livestock while they are being transported. The Government Accountability Office is recommending Congress tighten a law designed to protect livestock while they are being transported.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24810 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24810-gao-recommends-updating-animal-transport-law-to-prevent-cruelty hauling-livestock.jpg A truck hauling livestock (Texas Farm Bureau photo) Lawsuit goes after grazing in Arizona conservation area noah@agri-pulse.com The Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Bird Alliance are suing the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service over the impacts of cattle grazing in southern Arizona's Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. The Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Bird Alliance are suing the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service over the impacts of cattle grazing in southern Arizona's Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24814 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24814-lawsuit-goes-after-grazing-in-arizona-conservation-area Las Cienegas.jpg Horseback riding at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona. (BLM photo) Daybreak June 9: Senate Ag’s farm bill gets pushed back noah@agri-pulse.com The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to consider a farm bill during the work period between July 4th and August recesses, Chair John Boozman, R-Ark., says. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the nomination of Glen Smith to be undersecretary of agriculture for rural development along party lines, setting the stage for a Senate floor vote. The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to consider a farm bill during the work period between July 4th and August recesses, Chair John Boozman, R-Ark., says. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the nomination of Glen Smith to be undersecretary of agriculture for rural development along party lines, setting the stage for a Senate floor vote. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24801 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:28:08 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24801-daybreak-june-9-senate-ags-farm-bill-gets-pushed-back IMG_5056.jpeg Senate majority leader says new E15 bill is in the works Senate Majority Leader John Thune says work is underway to craft a new E15 bill, though what that looks like is still to be determined. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says work is underway to craft a new E15 bill, though what that looks like is still to be determined. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24799 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:03:12 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24799-senate-majority-leader-says-new-e15-bill-is-in-the-works Boozman-Thune-agripulsephoto-KC.jpg Ag Committee Chair John Boozman, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune in background, at vote on Glen Smith June 8, 2026 (Agri-Pulse photo: Kim Chipman) Washington Week Ahead: Rollins heads to Texas amid screwworm outbreak Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins heads to Texas on Monday as an expanding outbreak of New World screwworm threatens U.S. livestock. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins heads to Texas on Monday as an expanding outbreak of New World screwworm threatens U.S. livestock.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24795 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:15:13 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24795-washington-week-ahead-rollins-heads-to-texas-amid-screwworm-outbreak Capitol Bldg WWA Daybreak June 5: USDA continuing screwworm response, Rollins says noah@agri-pulse.com Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says while no one has a crystal ball, emergence of New World screwworm in Texas shouldn’t significantly diminish the U.S. cattle herd. Several lawmakers criticized USDA’s funding for specialty crop programs as inadequate, even though program assistance was raised to $1.6 billion last week. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says while no one has a crystal ball, emergence of New World screwworm in Texas shouldn’t significantly diminish the U.S. cattle herd. Several lawmakers criticized USDA’s funding for specialty crop programs as inadequate, even though program assistance was raised to $1.6 billion last week.

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24792 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:02:50 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24792-daybreak-june-5-usda-continuing-screwworm-response-rollins-says Brooke Rollins addresses reporters at USDA's outlook forum on Feb. 20, 2026 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks at the Agricultural Outlook Forum Feb. 20. (Agri-Pulse photo) Rollins spars with Democrats over glyphosate, SNAP, farm income grace@agri-pulse.com The safety of glyphosate, cuts in federal food aid and farm income losses were the focus of tense exchanges between Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Democrats during a House Ag Committee hearing on Thursday. The safety of glyphosate, cuts in federal food aid and farm income losses were the focus of tense exchanges between Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Democrats during a House Ag Committee hearing on Thursday. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24791 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:10:47 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24791-rollins-spars-with-democrats-over-glyphosate-snap-farm-income Brooke-Rollins-June4-hearing-AP-photo.jpg Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies at the House Agriculture Committee hearing June 4 (AP photo) USDA confirms screwworm case in Texas calf noah@agri-pulse.com Agriculture Department officials have confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a South Texas calf, marking the first detection of the pest in U.S. livestock in decades. Agriculture Department officials have confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a South Texas calf, marking the first detection of the pest in U.S. livestock in decades. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24787 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:59 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24787-usda-confirms-screwworm-case-in-texas-calf BROOKE-ROLLINS-AOF26-1-A-P-PHOTO-PB (1).jpeg Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks at the Agricultural Outlook Forum Feb. 20. (Agri-Pulse photo) USDA says screwworm may have been found in South Texas noah@agri-pulse.com A possible case of New world screwworm may have been found in South Texas, but still needs to be confirmed through testing, according to the Agriculture Department. A possible case of New world screwworm may have been found in South Texas, but still needs to be confirmed through testing, according to the Agriculture Department. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24786 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:49:27 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24786-usda-says-screwworm-may-have-been-found-in-south-texas screwworm-USDA-photo-2018.png Screwworm larvae. (USDA photo) AFPM challenges EPA over biofuel mandate The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is challenging EPA in court over biofuel-blending rules that the oil refining group says are the most expensive regulations of President Donald Trump's second term and threaten U.S. transportation fuel supplies. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is challenging EPA in court over biofuel-blending rules that the oil refining group says are the most expensive regulations of President Donald Trump's second term and threaten U.S. transportation fuel supplies. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24780 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:43:40 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24780-afpm-challenges-epa-over-biofuel-mandate AP_Dec_22_EPA_building_sign.jpg (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) SNAP cost shift fight threatens Senate farm bill 2.0 SNAP cost-structure changes threaten to derail the farm bill, but Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, says she has an "excellent working relationship" with Chair John Boozman. SNAP cost-structure changes threaten to derail the farm bill, but Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, says she has an "excellent working relationship" with Chair John Boozman. 

]]> http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24775 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:10:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24775-snap-cost-shift-fight-threatens-senate-farm-bill-20 AP-SNAP-photo-veggies.jpg Produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)