Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry.
Schumer unveiled the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act,” which would require major meatpackers, like Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef to focus on a single protein sector instead of multiple markets.
The legislation would also provide financial and technical assistance for smaller meat processors and local supply chains.
**Vermont has become the first state in the nation to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide linked in scientific studies to Parkinson’s disease.
The ban takes effect November 1 and includes limited temporary exemptions for certain fruit crops through 2030.
The move comes amid growing scrutiny surrounding paraquat as researchers continue examining potential links between long-term exposure and Parkinson’s disease, particularly among agricultural workers and chemical applicators.
**The dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
Dairy Management Inc. launched the “Body by Cheese” campaign through its Dairy Does More platform, highlighting cheese as a convenient protein source for active lifestyles.
Central to the campaign is the “Parm Bar,” a two-ounce block of Parmesan packaged like a protein bar to spotlight cheese’s nutritional benefits, distributed through influencer giveaways and social media promotions.
