…UC Davis. “In order to better design regulatory policies that help alleviate ozone pollution and protect China’s rice crop, it’s essential to develop a better understanding of the complex relationship…
Lemon Rule Goes Against Trump Philosophy
The controversial decision that may reverse a 15-year ban on Argentine lemons is tied up in the Trump administration’s regulatory hold. That hold ends soon, and according to citrus leaders,…
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
President Trump’s executive order to review and revise a disputed Clean Water Act rule will bring “regulatory certainty,” the administration says—and agricultural groups said they were encouraged by the action….
Former EPA Offical May Testify in Glyphosate Lawsuit
…Monsanto. Some investors say regulatory concerns may keep the deal from taking place. Monsanto said in a statement that regulators around the world have determined that glyphosate isn’t carcinogenic. From…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…to regulatory reform, and today the Trump administration responded to that call. EPA has too long been characterized by regulatory overreach that disregards the positive conservation efforts of farmers and…
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…the ‘best of times’ outlook for agriculture, being getting serious on immigration, tax, and regulatory reforms, providing much-needed relief for farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dow / DuPont Deal on Track in E.U.; Chem China / Syngenta Extended
A Dow Jones report says the Dow and DuPont merger deal looks good for regulatory approval from European Union regulators. People familiar with the deal tell Dow Jones that the…
$1 Trillion Free-Trade Agreement Now In Force
…the biggest reform of global trade this century.” WTO officials are predicting a 2.7 percent growth in trade around the world by 2030. Officials also say the agreement will cut…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…to address immigration reform “in a way that addresses agriculture’s needs for a legal and stable workforce.” What has also changed considerably over the last decade is trade’s impact on…
Bayer CEO Confident Monsanto Deal Will Close by Years’ End
…Monsanto would overcome any regulatory obstacles and close by the end of the year, despite delays with U.S. and European antitrust authorities, according to a report by Dow Jones. Bauman…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…are to rural economies, I also know that your industry has suffered from overzealous, job-killing regulation. I am committed to reducing the regulatory burden on all businesses, and my team…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…began considering the measure. “It was the only reauthorization bill in that Congress that voluntarily offered savings,” the letter said. “These difficult cuts resulted from hard choices made to reform…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…employees to express themselves,” noting that the meat industry has long supported comprehensive immigration reform. Media reports listed several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery…
Conaway Statement on Scott Pruitt Confirmation
…Administrator Pruitt understands that farmers and ranchers are the original, and best, stewards of the land, and I look forward to working with him to provide much-needed regulatory relief for…