USDA Restricts ESG Funding for Dairy Checkoff Initiatives
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What happened
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ending dairy checkoff funding for specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, including projects focused on net-zero targets. The department is directing the Agricultural Marketing Service that funds from other commodity research and promotion programs must not be used to advance ESG mandates.
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Why it matters
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the change is intended to refocus checkoff spending on supporting producers and expanding markets. The USDA also noted an independent analysis found a return of $5.93 for every dollar invested in the broader dairy checkoff program.
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Who's involved
- agricultureThe agricultural sector affected by the fund management changes.
- Agricultural Marketing ServiceThe federal agency tasked with managing commodity research funds.
- Brooke RollinsThe Agriculture Secretary who outlined the rationale for the fund shifts.
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