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Bill that takes aim at Proposition 12 introduced in US Senate

The Food Security and Farm Protection Act, co-sponsored by Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Joni Ernst (Iowa) and Roger Marshall (Kansas), would prohibit any state or local government from interfering with commerce and agricultural practices in another state outside their jurisdiction.

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Illinois AG files lawsuit against feed plant over persistent odor complaints

Mount Prospect, Illinois, facility faces legal action for alleged environmental nuisance affecting 150 residents.

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Cargill to settle in turkey antitrust suit

The third largest turkey producer in the United States becomes the second company to settle in lawsuit that dates back to 2019.

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Fines to Malaysian feed cartel members under review

A High Court judge has suspended the payment of significant fines by the nation’s largest feed companies, pending a review of potential adverse impacts on the poultry sector in Malaysia.

US Rep. Angie Craig to be ranking member of ag committee

Minnesota Turkey Growers Association hails decision, saying Craig has shown “unwavering support of Minnesota’s farmers and producers.”

Seaboard cleaning contractor fined again by DOL for violating child labor laws

A sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws.

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Prestige Feed Products to relocate amid ongoing odor dispute

Prestige Feed Products announced plans to move operations within six months, potentially resolving a long-standing legal battle with Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Court: Maryland must revise Valley Proteins' wastewater permit

A court has ruled the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) must revise its wastewater discharge permit for Valley Proteins’ animal byproduct rendering plant in Linkwood.

DSM-Firmenich secures positive judgment in patent infringement case

DSM-Firmenich has secured a favorable first instance judgment in China for patent infringement against Shandong Haineng Bioengineering Co. Ltd.

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Conservation group to sue Cooke Aquaculture, alleging Clean Water Act violations

The Conservation Law Foundation has notified Cooke Aquaculture of its intent to sue the company for alleged Clean Water Act violations in Maine. Cooke has denied the allegations, saying they are false, misleading and lack substantiating evidence.

Elanco settles SEC securities fraud suit for $15 million

The SEC said Elanco misled investors when it made statements about its revenue growth and end-user demand without also disclosing its reliance on certain quarter-end sales incentives that were necessary to achieve that revenue.

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Iowa farmer accused of stealing $175,000 in corn and soybeans

The farmer has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing enough corn and soybeans to fill nearly 25 semi-trailers.

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