Climate Change
SEC proposal could shine a light on Big Ag companies’ supply chain emissions
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The proposal would require the reporting of "Scope 3" emissions, which happen outside a business's main enterprise.
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GRAPHIC: More fruits and veggies have pesticide residue, new federal report finds
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Over the past decade, the percentage of fruit, vegetable and grain items found with the acceptable amount of pesticide residue has increased, according to figures from the FDA testing.
Agribusiness
Congress could beef up meatpacking oversight this fall. But obstacles to enforcement remain.
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Bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would add lawyers in the USDA to prosecute complaints under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Experts and advocates have said the law has been weakened over the previous decades.
abortion
Big Ag companies largely silent in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
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Over the past month, Investigate Midwest contacted 11 leading Big Ag companies about their health care policies regarding abortion. Only one answered our questions.
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GRAPHIC: Most American corn isn’t destined for the dinner table
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The majority of corn produced in the U.S. is used in animal feed and biofuel.
Elanco
Chair of Congressional subcommittee investigating Seresto collars asks EPA to take product off market — again
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About a month after holding a hearing on what was called possibly the “most dangerous” flea and tick product on the market, the subcommittee sent the EPA a letter reiterating its recommendations.
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GRAPHIC: Wheat, rice and milk prices have increased since last year
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As American consumers feel the effects of inflation, so do farmers.
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GRAPHIC: Sales of cows’ milk continues decades-long decline
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The decrease could be attributed to, in part, the popularity of almond and oat milk.
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GRAPHIC: Americans want more honey. Domestic production hasn’t kept up.
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In 2021, Americans consumed about 620 millions pounds of honey, with just 20% being produced domestically.
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GRAPHIC: Beef and pork producers are earning less while meat consumers are paying more than a year ago
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The situation might be due to fewer cows and hogs available available.