Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $181 million in 88 projects (PDF, 173 KB) that will build…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…
US Pushing for Better Trade Terms with Japan
…better ally of Japan than the European Union is and we would expect to have an equal or better deal than Japan gave the European Union regarding agriculture,” said Secretary…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…and control disease across major livestock and companion animal species. They work to build strong partnerships in an effort to improve the health of animals around the world. Sealed Air…
Senator Corker Has Concerns Regarding New NAFTA
…Free Trade Agreement. Those tariffs are expected to be addressed separately from the USMCA. Corker says “we’re still trying to determine” whether or not the overall trade agreement is “better…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
New Community Assessment Tool Empowers Rural Leaders to Make Data-Driven Decisions to Build Resilient Communities Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced the United States Department of…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey to better understand public perceptions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2018 would require agencies to consider the totality of conservation measures before taking federal actions that impact species. The Providing ESA Timing Improvements That…
Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch
…dietary and medicinal properties for thousands of years. In fact, pumpkin seeds have been traced back as far as 7000 BC, according to archeologists excavating a tomb in central Mexico….
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…Canada’s dairy market, which is even better than what we would have achieved under TPP. “Trade is critical to agriculture, especially trade with our two closest neighbors. The USMCA builds…
Canada Joins Trade Accord to Replace NAFTA
…reached a deal in late August. The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will allow better access to Canada for American dairy products and also provides for more imports of Canadian…
USDA Back to The Drawing Board on GIPSA
…filed a lawsuit against the USDA when it vacated the 2015 rule and elected to take no further action to defend contract growers from unfair packer business practices. OCM says…
Bipartisan Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive Extension
…in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and passed in March of this year. The incentive wasn’t extended to 2018 and is currently expired. The NBB’s Vice President of Federal…
Walmart to Require Blockchain to Limit Impact of Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks
…amount of waste. Another reason for the move is related to retaining consumer trust, as there is an increased demand from consumers for better transparency. Walmart has been working with…