…are based on the latest nutritional evidence. Kristina Butts, senior executive director of government affairs, said the guidelines serve as the foundation for federal nutrition policy and that it is…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…with other federal partners to safeguard America’s food supply, prevent foodborne illnesses and improve consumers’ knowledge about the food they eat. USDA’s FSIS is working to strengthen federal food safety…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
Drone registration will soon be mandatory. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday recreational users of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, must register their systems with the federal government. Drone…
GAO says EPA Violated Federal Law to Subvert Public Opinion
From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association In a decision today from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, the GAO found that the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal law in promoting the agency’s…
Better News for Farmers and Other Users of Propane
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has just put out its forecast for winter supplies and prices of propane. Better News for Farmers and Other Users of Propane…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
…Obama Administration. Our efforts to boost productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and share best practices with counterparts around the world will help to address climate change and improve global resilience…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state and federal conservation partners to deliver conservation based on specific, local needs. Please visit www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov for more information about NRCS….
NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger
…the number of agriculture companies selling seed and crop protection technologies to family farmers from only six to five. “The federal government has shown its willingness to approve giant acquisitions…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
Cotton industry leaders testified here today that Congress’ and the administration’s assistance are crucial for U.S. cotton to weather the current economic and regulatory climate. In the “stress in cotton…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the…
Pistachio Production Lowest Since 2008
…year of a zero federal water allocation in areas such as Terra Bella, and that increased the purchase price for water—if any could be found. In addition, the warm winter…
National Milk Producers Federation on WTO COOL Tariffs
…dairy industry to urge the House and Senate to fix the COOL problem as part of the massive, year-end federal spending bill expected to be completed in the coming week….
NCBA on WTO COOL Tariffs
…to the entire U.S. economy. “America’s cattlemen and women produce the best beef in the world, but we do not support this mandate from the federal government to market our…
Nut Theft Summit Stresses Education
…leaves the facility. Surveillance cameras can help, but officers say a thumb print can be a vital clue for them after a theft occurs. Boudreaux likened this crime to drug…