Formula plants weren’t inspected: Because of the pandemic, the FDA did not inspect any plants operated by the three largest manufacturers of baby formula in 2020, a change from their usual procedure of inspecting plants at least once a year. (Associated Press)
No action on glyphosate case: The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term but has yet to decide whether to hear Bayer’s appeal of a $25 million award to a California man who said Roundup weedkiller was the cause of his cancer. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Climate, conflict and hunger: Climate change intersects with poverty, food insecurity and conflict “and is super-charging conditions that result in famine and food insecurity” in Africa. (Inside Climate News)
Packing plant partner: Farmers Union Industries would build a plant handling meat processing byproducts next to a proposed South Dakota cattle slaughterhouse that would be the largest in the world, said developers. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
WTO backs Ukraine exports: Over 50 members of the World Trade Organization, including the EU and the United States, said they would support Ukraine in facilitating its agri-food exports through steps such as simplifying customs procedures. (Agriland)