U.S. sides with farmers on repairs: The Justice Department backed farmers in a right-to-repair suit against John Deere and Co., asking a federal judge in Illinois to rule against a company motion that could lead to dismissal of the case. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Snowpack is melting sooner: As California becomes drier due to climate change, the snowpack that usually provides one-third of the state’s drinking water is melting faster and earlier than in previous decades, even during winter. (Los Angeles Times)
Gore takes AIM: Former vice president Al Gore will be a keynote speaker at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Agriculture (AIM for Agriculture) summit in early May, intended to accelerate investment and support of climate-smart agriculture. (USDA)
Co-op faces fine over injury: Topflight Grain Cooperative in Atlanta, Illinois, is facing a nearly $630,000 OHSA fine due to the partial leg amputation of a worker who entered a grain bin, because the company failed to follow safety procedures. (OSHA)
WTO ag talks restart: The WTO will restart negotiations for freer trade in agriculture one year ahead of the organization’s ministerial conference to be held in 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. (WTO)