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National Agricultural Policy: Continuing Resolution Funds Government, Agriculture Until March 1, 2024
On January 19, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law continuing resolution H.R.2872, which maintains the funding levels established in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117–328) for “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies” and other…

Infrastructure: $625 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
On January 11, 2024, the Department of Energy Office (DOE) of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced $625 million in grants to expand the infrastructure of charging capabilities for electronic vehicles. These grants are provided through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI)…

Ag-Gag Statutes: Eighth Circuit Reverses Injunctions for Two Iowa ‘Ag-Gag’ Laws
On January 8, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued two opinions in separate cases reversing injunctions against two so-called Iowa “ag-gag” laws for First Amendment violations and remanding each case. Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Reynolds, No. 22-1830 (…

State Regulation: Ohio Governor Signs Legislation Limiting EV Regulations and Facilitating Funding for Natural Gas Projects
On December 28, 2023, the Governor of Ohio signed into law House Bill 201 (the “Bill”) which places limits on regulations of electric vehicles and provides natural gas companies with capabilities to fund future development projects. The Bill expressly…

Animal Welfare: California’s Proposition 12 Fully Effective January 1, 2024, Producer Certification Required
On January 1, 2024, California’s Proposition 12 and implementing regulations became fully effective, establishing the state’s Animal Care Program and requiring third-party certification for producers (HSC §§ 25990-25994 and 3 CCR §§ 1320-1327.3). According to a publication from the California…

State Regulation: Massachusetts Orders Gas Companies to Consider Non-gas Pipeline Alternatives
On December 6, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued Order 20-80 which, according to the DPU, will guide local gas distribution companies (LDCs) in the Commonwealth’s efforts to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050. The Order emphasizes the use of…

Agribusiness: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements Effective January 1, 2024
On January 1, 2024, the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements (31 CFR § 1010.380) become effective for many companies and small entities as part of the Corporate Transparency Act, enacted within the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 in the National Defense Authorization Act…