…“This is great news for American cattle producers, and Secretary Sonny Perdue and the Trump Administration deserve a lot of credit for helping knock down this non-tariff trade barrier in…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
America’s farmers need a swift resolution to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a letter to President Trump….
Trade Tensions Escalate with Another Chinese Tariff Increase
…by the Trump administration, allowing time for negotiators to potentially reach an agreement before the increases take effect. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer met with…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…most abundant food supply in the world even more difficult. “California farmers are resilient, but the long-term viability of our farms in California depends on proper support from the Administration…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China and what President Trump said on…
FDA Must Step in To End Fake-Butter Proliferation
…That makes it crucial for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop vegan shenanigans before fake products make federal standards of identity for established terms such as “butter”…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…after the announcement that the Trump administration is not planning for another round of aid payments for farmers. “As these trade negotiations go longer and prices remain low, we will…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…risk management strategies. The tool helps them evaluate various scenarios, using different coverage levels under the new DMC program. On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the 2018…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…opportunity for America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers,” Secretary Perdue said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to doing our part to clear the way for nationwide…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…increased safety protocol comes after romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli sickened nearly 300 people last year. Investigations conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the outbreaks…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…while the Administration works on free, fair and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. To date, more than $8.3 billion has been paid…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…2018, Federal Register (PDF, 286 KB). In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could…
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
The European Union (EU) remains adamant in excluding agriculture from any type of free trade agreement while President Donald Trump continues to voice support for EU trade negotiations to incorporate…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Poultry Regulation Act of 2019 would codify the responsibilities of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food products that are…