I would like to mention first that I am not sure if this matter is related, and the following story that I am about to tell is based on hearsay, not beyond speculation.
I heard from an acquaintance connected to a certain government official in the southern state of american that in particular, in the southern United States, many livestock such as cattle are being raised, and the handling of their manure is often neglected, with untreated waste being buried in vacant land. (*Reference: Approximately 90 million head of cattle in the entire United States, approximately 4 million head of cattle in japan)
The American land is vast, so it has not been a big issue until now, but due to the long-term disposal of manure and urine, soil contamination is gradually advancing, affecting farmland. As a result of soil contamination, cases of pathogens such as E. coli adhering to vegetables are increasing, and I have heard that this may become a social issue and environmental problem in America in the future.
There seems to be movement in this state to secure a budget of a certain size to address the issue, but I have also heard that whether the budget can be secured will be significantly influenced by the results of the presidential election.
I hope there won't be a significant long-term impact on the American restaurant industry, but after hearing this news, stories from acquaintances come to mind...