June 07, 2026 to June 13, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news for farmers, seed-growers, ranchers and their upstream suppliers and downstream buyers. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

EPA Receives Applications for New Pesticide Uses

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced receipt of applications for new uses of products containing registered active ingredients under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Proposed changes include Corteva Agriscience’s submission to use Fluazaindolizine as a nematicide on turf, and multiple applications from Valent U.S.A. LLC to utilize Inpyrfluxam fungicide for various crop groups including cucurbit vegetables, barley, tuberous/corm vegetables, and pome fruits. The notice invites public comments through July 13, 2026 via regulations.gov. EPA’s evaluation process addresses confidential business information and follows established regulatory procedures for new use patterns.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

USDA Initiates Information Collection for Egg Inspection Program

The Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting approval for information collection on regulations overseeing egg products inspection under the Egg Products Inspection Act. This program requires mandatory inspection to ensure egg products are processed under sanitary conditions and are properly labeled. Respondents include businesses, federal, state, local, and tribal government entities. The notice estimates 1,097 respondents, with an annual burden of 1,985 hours. The information is used to control disposition of shell eggs and supports regulatory action concerning imports, sanitation, and noncompliance.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

USDA Solicits Comments on Regulations for Importation of Table Eggs from Avian Influenza- and Newcastle Disease-Affected Regions

A new notice from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service requests comment on revised regulations for the importation of table eggs from regions where Newcastle disease or highly pathogenic avian influenza exists, and exportation of poultry and hatching eggs from the United States. The regulations cover certification requirements, health information, and documentation for both import and export activities with an estimated public burden of 0.501 hours per response. The anticipated respondent pool is 161, generating approximately 10,547 responses annually. The comment period is open until August 10, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

FDA Requests Comment on Recordkeeping Requirements for Traceability of Certain Foods

The Food and Drug Administration has submitted a proposed information collection to OMB for recordkeeping requirements under 21 CFR Part 1, Subparts J and S, relating to food traceability for high-risk foods. Regulations mandate manufacturers, processors, packers, and other entities to maintain detailed records for rapid identification and control during foodborne illness outbreaks. The traceability plan must include traceability lot codes, descriptions, dates, and activities such as harvesting and shipping. The annual estimated burden is 23,071,935 hours. Entities may request exemptions and public comments are due by July 13, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Pecan Marketing Order: Continuance Referendum Scheduled

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a referendum order for pecan growers in 15 states to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating pecan handling. Eligible growers must have produced a minimum average of 50,000 pounds of inshell pecans during October 2021–September 2025 or own at least 30 pecan acres. The referendum will occur July 6–August 3, 2026, and requires ballots to be delivered by August 3. USDA will assess the continuation based on threshold participation criteria established under Marketing Order No. 986.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Bill 8646, focused on appropriations for agriculture, rural development, and the FDA for fiscal year 2027, was received in the Senate. The bill pertains to economics and public finance and advances funding allocations across these federal agencies.

Sources: www.congress.gov

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 for Natural Climate Solutions Grants

Bills 9217 and 4725, introduced in the House and Senate respectively, propose amendments to support high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions. Bill 9217 was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, and Bill 4725 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sources: www.congress.gov, www.congress.gov

Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act

Bill 8473 addresses veterinary services access for rural communities and Native Americans. Recent action includes subcommittee hearings held to examine the bill’s provisions.

Sources: www.congress.gov

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act: State Data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fraud

Bill 4716 would require states to provide fraud data related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill was introduced to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sources: www.congress.gov

A bill to authorize payments for fencing updates using new or emerging technology under the Agricultural Credit Act

Bill 4714 amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. It seeks to authorize payments through the emergency conservation system for fencing modernization. The measure was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• World’s Food Supply Imperiled by Iran War, Fertilizer Manufacturer Fertiglobe Chief Says: Fertiglobe reports risks to global fertilizer supply amid unrest in Iran.
• What screwworm means for your beef prices: Screwworm outbreaks could affect beef prices and supply chains.
• In Texas cattle country, ranchers question if USDA can contain flesh-eating screwworm: Texas ranchers express doubts about USDA's screwworm containment capacity.
• Opinion | What else is caught in the Strait of Hormuz choke point: The Strait of Hormuz affects worldwide fertilizer shipments and agricultural commodities.
• Ranching Could Soon Come To An End On Moloka‘i. Paniolo Blame TB Testing: Moloka‘i cattle producers attribute potential ranch closures to TB testing protocols.
• Musk’s Starlink hooked rural customers. Then came the price increases.: Rural residents face higher internet rates as Starlink adjusts pricing.
• Egypt buys record amount of wheat from farmers after reforms: Egypt purchases unprecedented wheat volumes after implementing agricultural reforms.
• Bayer hopes to speed up biofuel feedstock plan amid Iran war energy crunch: Bayer looks to accelerate biofuel feedstock expansion in response to energy disruptions.

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