The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the federal agency should “go a step further and aim for its policies to actually result in healthier Americans,” rather than just giving…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…trail, Obama administration officials have pledged to make a major push in the coming months to persuade the Republican-majority Congress to pass TPP. But Ryan said the Obama administration had…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…Administration. Together, we have come a long way. When I assumed the office of the Secretary nearly eight years ago, USDA had a reputation marred by decades of systemic discrimination….
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack did not make the cut to become Hillary Clinton’s running mate, but he stands a good chance at a top post within her administration, should…
Vermont Stops GMO Label Enforcement
…more information. USDA has two years to complete the rulemaking process but has not ruled out rushing the process through the final months of the Obama administration. From the National…
Governors Strongly Support TPP
…U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman was in Iowa for the meeting as the Administration’s top person trying to sell the agreement to a skeptical Congress. He said the agreement is…
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…the rulemaking process in the final months of the Obama administration. The bill also preempts state laws, such as the one in Vermont that prompted the discussion on a national…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…the rule say it’s too burdensome for businesses. The House bill would block the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rules giving contract protections to poultry growers while they negotiate…
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
…of not being picked rather quickly. Jumping on board the Clinton campaign as a cheerleader, Vilsack called the Republican candidate for President, Donald Trump, “not temperamentally fit to be president.”…
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…Administration, the rule seeks to put new traceability requirements on imported seafood. Politico says the regulation is a key component of the Obama administration’s 2015 action plan to combat illegal…
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
…candidate for President later this week. Republican Candidate Donald Trump also opposed the deal in its current state. During his speech, Senator Sanders, the runner-up to Clinton for the Democratic…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
…to learn more. Administration of FARM Environmental Stewardship will be managed by Ryan Bennett, NMPF’s Senior Director for Industry and Environmental Affairs, with overall FARM Program oversight by Emily Meredith,…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…for local and regional foods, which was valued at $12 billion in 2014 according to industry estimates. Under this Administration, USDA has invested more than $1 billion in more than…