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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.

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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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Elanco Animal Health sued for securities fraud

The company is facing scrutiny over two treatments under review by the U.S. FDA: Zenrelia, a drug for canine dermatitis, and Credelio Quattro, an oral parasiticide for fleas, ticks and internal parasites.

Elanco Animal Health and certain senior executives are being sued for potential securities law violations.

Iowa ag agency to take care of Pure Prairie Poultry chickens

Court grants emergency order for care of chickens the company no longer has the resources to feed.

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Perdue AgriBusiness to pay $12 million for air pollution violations

The agreement includes hefty fines, environmental improvements and community projects.

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2024 Farm Bill: Prospects and challenges for passage

As the 2024 Farm Bill nears its expiration, stakeholders closely watch its potential reauthorization.

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Judge upholds Massachusetts’ Question 3 animal welfare law

A federal judge has ruled the Massachusetts’ animal welfare law, known as Question 3, is not pre-empted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act and allowed the law to stand in a defeat for pork producers.

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Darling Ingredients fined $15,000 for environmental violations

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has fined Darling Ingredients, owner of the Dorchester County Valley Proteins animal waste rendering plant, US$15,000 for repeated violations that could pollute waterways.

NPPC: EATS Act, market access important in 2024 Farm Bill

The group said it hopes the House Agriculture Committee passes the bill soon to help solidify the future of the U.S. pork industry.

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