Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a bill making California the first state to ban “ultra-processed foods” from public school meals. Under Assembly Bill 1264, the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment will establish scientific criteria to define “ultra-processed foods of concern” by June 1, 2028, based on “evidence linking specific products to health risks such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic or behavioral disorders.”
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CoBank this week released its Grain Logistics Outlook: “Record Crop Meets Trade Uncertainty.” U.S. grain elevators are expected to be short 73 million bushels of upright grain storage this year amid what is shaping up to be a record harvest. Click through for the report’s highlights.
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In comments submitted in response to the “Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan” released on July 24, 2025, NCC voiced for support the Department’s goal of optimizing the effectiveness of its functional areas, eliminating redundancy, and providing cost savings for Americans. “We commend Secretary Rollins and her team for reevaluating the current Department structure to ensure efficient use of resources, preserve public safety, maintain critical oversight services provided by the Department, and minimize duplicative management layers,” noted Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., NCC SVP of scientific and regulatory affairs in the comments.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized amendments to the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). These changes were voted on and approved by industry delegates during the NPIP’s 2022 National Plan Conference and are designed to strengthen biosecurity, clarify requirements, and align the Plan with current industry practices.
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