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Pa. moves to regulate food-processing waste as fertilizer after odor complaints

Lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro approved a two-step approach intended to curb odors and other problems from applying food-processing wastes to farm fields.

Published Jul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

After years of talks, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill Sunday that sends long-awaited state regulation of the use of food processing wastes as fertilizer back to the negotiating table.