NCC this week provided comments to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Request for Information (RFI) regarding state laws that significantly and adversely affect the national economy or interstate commerce. NCC is pleased that DOJ is considering actions in response to state laws and regulations that hamper economic growth and hold back the American economy. Eliminating costly regulations and reforming misguided policy will directly reduce costs, drive efficiency, and advance the Administration’s goals of unlocking lower prices for American consumers and unleashing American agriculture.
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The Senate yesterday confirmed three U.S. Department of Agriculture officials: Dudley Hoskins as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; Dr. Scott Hutchins as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics; and Richard Fordyce as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.
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The Trump administration’s decision not to limit water pollution from meat and poultry processing plants is being challenged by environmental groups. Ten organizations have filed a petition asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco to review the Aug. 28 decision by EPA to withdraw a 2024 proposed discharge rule.
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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) this week announced the recipients of the 2025 Clean Water Award: Tyson Foods in Danville, Va. and Perdue Foods in Lewiston, N.C. This annual award honors poultry facilities that demonstrate exceptional performance in wastewater treatment, water reuse and overall sustainability. Winners were selected by a committee of industry engineers and university experts and recognized at USPOULTRY’s annual Environmental Management Seminar.
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