One loss, four undecided: Of the 54 members of the House Agriculture Committee, one was defeated for re-election, Republican Marc Molinaro of New York State, and a winner has not been determined in races involving Democrat Yadira Caraveo of Colorado and Republicans Jim Costa and John Duarte of California and Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon. (Associated Press)
Trump picks Zeldin for EPA: Former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, a frequent opponent of biofuels who voted against the Biden-backed 2022 climate law, will become EPA administrator, announced President-elect Trump. (Trump)
Bird flu in Canada: A Canadian teenager was hospitalized in critical condition with a suspected bird flu infection in Vancouver, the first known human case of bird flu contracted in Canada. The source of the infection was unknown. (CNN)
Snyder sets up shop: Rod Snyder, former EPA agriculture adviser, opened Junction Strategies, a consulting company specializing in agriculture, climate, environmental issues, and supply chain sustainability. (Junction Strategies)
Kircher to lead NCC: Harrison Kircher was named chief executive of the National Chicken Council, effective Jan. 1; he has been the trade group’s senior vice president for governmental affairs since 2021. (NCC)