The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to finalize GMO disclosure standards within a nine-month time frame, what Politico calls a breakneck pace for any rulemaking. USDA in that timeframe will…
China, U.S., Expected to Sign Dairy Agreement
…safety standards, something the FDA called “challenging to accomplish.” A new registry program approved by China will allow immediate access to more than 80 U.S. milk processors to China. From…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…on-farm food safety practices related to microbial contamination across the wide range of heterogeneous produce firms. While the law will establish over 50 regulations, reports, and studies, the “Standards for…
U.S., China Finalize Details to Send U.S. Beef to China
…fair trade that benefits the United States has made this new U.S. beef export opportunity possible. I encourage China and all countries to base their requirements on international standards and…
Dairy Groups Pledge to Work with Trump Administration on NAFTA Modernization
…describe the existing North American dairy landscape as one in which U.S. dairy products flow relatively unhindered to Mexico but are curtailed by Canada’s increasing use of policy tools violating…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…on-farm food safety practices related to microbial contamination across the wide range of heterogeneous produce firms. While the law will establish over 50 regulations, reports, and studies, the “Standards for…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
“Producers need additional time to come into compliance with FSMA’s produce safety rules and I commend the FDA for providing this needed flexibility.” Conaway House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael…
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill an upcoming vacancy on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a Federal advisory committee. Written nominations, with cover letter,…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…new opportunities for American businesses, farmers, and ranchers,” Enzi says. He calls the trade a powerful thing, not just for dealing with the flow of goods but the flow of…
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on President Trump’s Paris Accord Announcement
…a negligible impact on world temperatures, especially since other countries and major world economies were not being held to the same stringent standards as the United States. “The Earth’s climate…
Agri View: Farm Labor Help Needed
…farmer could personally hire all of the help he needed. The H-2A takes time and it cost a lot of money. Certain wage levels, good housing, safety standards. All come…
Boston Market Commits to GAP Animal Welfare Standards
…the highest level of animal welfare standards. “We are committed to meeting these objectives in a way that’s sustainable for our business and our suppliers,” Michel said in a statement….
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…Education, and Riverside Publishing. Holly has worked to develop content to enrich the National Common Core Standards for elementary through high school classrooms. Born in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, she attended the…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
U.S. Standards for Beans The USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is seeking comments on a notice proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Beans published in the Federal…