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Lame Duck Farm Bill Passage Won’t Be Easy, Analysts Say
Successful Farming’s Chuck Abbott reported recently that “the lame-duck session of Congress offers a last chance to enact the new farm bill this year, but it would require compromise on a number of nettlesome policy disputes and an agreement among House and Senate leaders on how much to spend, said farm policy experts. The bill could also be sidetracked by overarching issues such as passing a government funding bill, they cautioned.” MORE
Source: Constitution Partners
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Trump Names Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be Deputy Chief of Policy
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet,” Trump said in a statement. MORE
Source: WMC
Deadline Approaches to File CTA Reports
As discussed in an earlier alert, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect January 1, 2024, requiring most legal entities in the United States to file a beneficial ownership information report (“BOI Report”) with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Before January 1, 2025, all covered entities must file a BOI Report through FinCEN’s electronic filing system. This alert summarizes the CTA rule and highlights some best practices for reporting companies moving forwards. MORE
Source: Michael Best
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FDA Human Foods Program Reveals Work Plans for 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Human Foods Program has published a list of priority work it intends to deliver upon in Fiscal Year 2025. Under the newly reorganized HFP, which came into effect October 1, 2024, the agency's food regulatory work falls into three program areas: microbiological food safety, food chemical safety and nutrition. MORE
Source: CLFP
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USDA Bans School Lunch Fees for Low-Income Families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027. School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. However, the companies can charge "processing fees" for each transaction. By law, students who are eligible for reduced-price meals cannot be charged more than 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch. MORE
Source: WMC
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Expecting a Tie in the Minnesota House, Party Leaders Look to Share Power
With Tuesday’s election expected to produce a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives, DFL and GOP leaders said Wednesday they are looking now at ways to share power. The Minnesota Constitution forbids the House from having two House speakers at the same time, so it’s possible Republicans and DFLers may divide up which party takes the speakership and which holds lead positions on key committees. MORE
Source: MN Chamber
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Baldwin Declares Victory Over Hovde in Wisconsin Senate Race in 2024 Election
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's streak lives on. On a night when Republicans swept races around the country, Baldwin bucked the red tide by eking out a narrow win over GOP challenger Eric Hovde to secure a third term in the U.S. Senate. MORE
Source: WisPolitics
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New Maps Help WI Dems Make Legislative Gains, Set Up 2026 Push for Majorities
Democrats came out of Tuesday’s elections with substantial gains in the Wisconsin Legislature under new district boundaries, setting them up for a run for a majority in two years. Democrats had high hopes that the maps would enable them to seize control of the state Assembly for the first time in 13 years. That didn’t happen, but their wins still stood out given that Republican President-elect Donald Trump carried Wisconsin. MORE
Source: WisPolitics
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Weather Impact to Wisconsin's Cranberry Harvest
Weather impact to Wisconsin's cranberry harvest, Wisconsin, which produces nearly 60 percent of the nation's cranberries, expects another strong year despite some weather challenges [mild winter, early melt, too much spring rain]. Searle's Cranberry Pres. Duckart comments. MORE
Source: WisPolitics
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The Innovation Driving Consumer Demand, Acceptance of Fermented Foods
Fermented Food Holdings CEO Jorge Azevedo offers his insights into the fermented foods marketplace and the demand for those products from consumers, and how FFH is looking to grow not just in the fermented foods space, but also as a functional foods company. MORE
Source: FoodProcessing.com
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General Mills Exec Highlights Regenerative Ag, Partnerships
Mary Jane Melendez, General Mills' chief sustainability and global impact officer, leads the company's sustainability initiatives, including significant emissions reductions. MORE
Source: CBA
General Mills buys Whitebridge's North American Pet Food Unit
General Mills is paying $1.45 billion to acquire Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American cat feeding and pet treating business from NXMH, marking General Mills' fifth pet food acquisition since 2018. MORE
Source: CBA
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General Mills Uses Chatbot to Boost Efficiency, Service
General Mills built its MillsChat AI chatbot to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, and initially distributed it to 900 users but is now being used by 20,000 employees. MORE
Source: CBA
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Experts Address Sodium Reduction in Foods
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences published a paper discussing food industry efforts but also the need for consumers to accept and consume lower sodium foods. MORE
Source: FoodProcessing.com
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Securing the Supply Chain: Cyber Challenges in Food & Beverage
The food and beverage industry, like many others, is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, increasingly embracing automation, smart technologies, and data-driven systems. This shift brings complex systems that must work seamlessly to process, package, and deliver food. Disruptions to these automated systems can lead to significant operational downtime and financial losses. Cybersecurity has emerged as a top priority, as companies strive to protect sensitive information and ensure smooth operations. MORE
Source: M3 Insurance
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Wolter Inc.’s Forklift Challenge Returns to the MWFPA Convention!
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