…in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. Territories. Under the Obama Administration, AMS has awarded SCBGP grants totaling $455.5 million for 6,138 projects, including those announced…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Johnson The White House’s new proposals on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba present a major step towards improved trade relations with Cuba. In response to the administration’s action, National…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices…
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
Lawmakers in Japan are starting to discuss legislation to implement and ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). DTN reports the current administration in Japan wants to approve the trade agreement before…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…“Unfortunately, once again, this Administration has disregarded producer input and moved forward with regulations that would cause irreparable harm. USDA’s opportunity for future comment is a hollow offer when they…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…contract growers, and poultry growers and the packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers with whom they interact.” Issued by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as an…
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
The fall forecast is trending more towards the chances of a La Niña weather pattern. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised the chances of La Niña development this…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…form and the 2017 SCBGP Request for Concept Proposals can be found on the SCBGP website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…the committee’s request. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) guidelines and regulations and how USDA’s GroupGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) audit program for the small…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…Initiative (KYF2) Initiative coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems – including FSMIP projects. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested close…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…ministers expressed doubts about getting the trade deal completed before the end of the Obama administration and several called for a pause in negotiations. No talks are scheduled beyond October….
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…were less about safety and more about agency overreach. Just last month, the court ruled that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration did not follow the proper process, and that…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
Agriculture could enter the spotlight at the next debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Sunday at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. Politico reports an agriculture question…