…recently, prices are still below break-even for a large share of farmers.” Over 36 percent of bank CEOs cite rising regulatory costs at the top economic challenge to their banking…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…injunction are both appealed. The injunction initially stemmed from a lawsuit that was filed on behalf of organizations such as the Environmental Working Group and Californians for Pesticide Reform. The…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California…
California Citrus Industry Has Substantial Economic Impact
…cannot thwart the spread of this insidious disease.” As the California citrus industry continues to address growing regulatory costs along with pest and disease pressure, Babcock evaluated the effects of…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…it would reform federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. The bill was introduced today by…
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
$177.4 million in Commodity Purchases Announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced up to $177.4 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…“the integrity of our meat supply and reduces consumer confusion.” The passage of the legislation follows a vote by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee supporting regulatory oversight of lab-grown meat…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…League; STOP Foodborne Illness; and The Pew Charitable Trusts. The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, a national food safety regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…FY 2018 Omnibus spending package, USDA’s official regulatory change will be published in the Federal Register. “I’m pleased Congress helped us to achieve one of our regulatory goals of cutting…
USDA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
The Department of Agriculture last week proposed to amend federal meat inspection regulations to repeal what USDA calls a redundant regulatory requirement for hog slaughter establishments. The Food Safety and…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area. “During his many years at the department, Bruce Summers has earned a reputation for excellence and effectiveness,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “As the Acting…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…lines of food safety, having begun his career as a food inspector. He has held numerous leadership positions within FSIS, including as a District Manager, Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations…
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…challenges in food safety and to promote markets is to make it easier for a lot of stakeholders to work together,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…