EPA’s Final Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Threatens US Agriculture and Food Security

Arlington, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today expressed concern following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) completion of the final risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), saying that while EPA made
Majority of Farm Aid Going to Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Cotton Producers

(FARGO, ND) — Corn, soybean, wheat and cotton growers across the U.S. are set to benefit the most from the $9.8 billion dollars in economic aid payments that were passed by Congress as part of the American
Carbon Pipeline Discussion Continues in South Dakota

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission scheduled a series of six public input meetings in January about Summit Carbon Solutions’ application for a permit to construct a carbon dioxide pipeline. The meetings are scheduled for January 15-17
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Seems More Likely

Shippers want to know if there will be a strike because there’s less than a month until the International Longshoremen Association’s contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance is set to expire. Supply Chain Dive says a major
Argentina Exchange Cuts Soybean Planting Estimates, Raises Corn

Argentina’s Buenos Aires Grains Exchange raised its corn planting estimate while trimming the pegged soybean areas for the 2024-2025 season. The corn crop is now seen covering over 16,308,000 acres, up from a prior estimate of more
Nominations Open for Food Safety Advisory Committee

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. This advisory committee is charged with providing impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA