EPA would limit evidence for health rules (New York Times): The Trump administration would significantly limit the scientific and medical research that the EPA would use in setting public health regulations under a “transparency” proposal that would ignore a study unless all raw data, including confidential health records, are made public.
Hog disease in China hits U.S. pork prices (Reuters): For probably the first time, the devastating epidemic of African swine fever in China is driving up U.S. pork prices, said the chief executive of Tyson Foods, one of the largest U.S. meat processors.
Time running short for biodiesel tax credit (DTN/Progressive Farmer): Revival of the biodiesel tax credit, which expired in June, may hinge on whether it can become a rider on a must-pass bill before Congress adjourns for the year, said industry officials and the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
Fruit and vegetables don’t behave as expected (New Food Economy): Produce growers say the weather in California, the top state in fruit and vegetable production, is increasingly unpredictable as the climate shifts northward and rearranges the growing season.
Injury rate in meat plants hits a low (NAMI): Worker injuries and illnesses for the meat industry dropped to the lowest rate on record in 2018, 4.3 cases per 100 full-time workers per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.