…committee, if ready at the time. Much of the work on the farm bill is ongoing at the staff level, and that’s expected to continue. The committee faces the task…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…Federal Communications Commission, 80 percent of the 24 million Americans who lack broadband access live in rural areas and on tribal lands. USDA plays an important role in helping rural…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…leave the company’s control until FSIS labs determine that the product is safe and wholesome. If samples are violative, the company is not permitted to ship any of these meat…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…aid will divide $6.3 billion between the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to be distributed through various programs. AMS will administer…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) framework, prompting President Trump to announce his intent to terminate the current agreement. That means…
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
…agreement in place. However, with Canada yet to be included, many questions remain. Farmers for Free Trade director Brian Kuehl says there is “significant work that remains” in delivering on…
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
…properly labeled.” The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association weighed in, saying it’s “concerned about the use of the term ‘meat,’ but the commitment to come to the table to propose solutions is…
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
…Farm Bureau filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. The South Carolina Court’s ruling overturned a two-year delay for the Environmental Protection Agency to work…
China, U.S. Trade War Deepens with More Tariffs
…which is already seen as a hindrance to U.S. agriculture. A meeting this week between officials from China and the U.S. does show signs of further discussions on the horizon….
Agri View: End Daylight Saving Time
…Time is a colossal waste of time. It causes a lot of unnecessary work that could be finished sooner. Some states have already stopped changing their clocks twice a year….
Farm Bill Conference Meeting Date Set
The farm bill conference committee will meet September 5th, according to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. Roberts will chair the farm bill conference. The conference is set for one…
Canada Expecting High-Volume Crop Season
…reports Canadian grain companies are bracing for a high-volume year. Grain companies say this year’s overall crop to be roughly equivalent to those of the past two years, when shipping…
Agri View: Two Cultures of Vultures
…kill a black vulture without a federal permit. That permit cost $100.00 a year. It does not permit wholesale slaughter. It does give farmers enough authority to protect their livestock,…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…that address the unique realities of the livestock hauling industry are still needed. We will continue to work with FMCSA to provide flexibility for the livestock hauling industry.” The comment…