…basis for their jurisdictional determinations, the courts have twice found rationale to halt implementation of the rule, and both Chambers of Congress have taken action to withdraw the rule,” said…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
Cotton industry leaders testified here today that Congress’ and the administration’s assistance are crucial for U.S. cotton to weather the current economic and regulatory climate. In the “stress in cotton…
National Milk Producers Federation on WTO COOL Tariffs
With the World Trade Organization announcing today that Canada and Mexico can slap $1 billion in new tariffs against U.S. exports, National Milk Producers Federation is pushing Congress to fix…
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
…Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry. The COOL statute requires meat to be labeled with the country where the animal from…
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…obligations. The WTO has ruled that we face over $1 billion in annual retaliation if the Congress doesn’t act immediately to repeal this law,” said Chairman Conaway. On June 10th,…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
December will be another busy month for agriculture on Capitol Hill as groups like the American Farm Bureau push to win year-end tax and other legislation. Busy December for Congress…
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…by Congress, it is an important improvement from the proposed rule, and moves us closer to getting America’s most effective climate policy back on track and providing certainty for biofuels…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
A bipartisan group of former U.S. Department of Agriculture secretaries, today issued an open letter urging Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The former secretaries note that opening…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…notified the U.S. Congress of his intention to sign the TPP agreement after the legal text has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by each TPP country. The agreement will be…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…closely with allied organizations and Congress to assure that FDA FSMA implementation is realistic and well-supported. PMA staff is in the process of assessing these newly released final rules in…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…The Honorable Paul N. (Chip) Jaenichen, Sr., Administrator, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC Panel II Mr. James E. Caponiti, President, American Maritime Congress, Washington, DC Mr. Philip Shapiro, President and CEO,…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the Public Lands Council and 37 additional agriculture groups sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Congress to take up legislation…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…organizations and Congress to assure that FDA FSMA implementation is realistic and well-supported. PMA staff is in the process of assessing these newly released final rules in detail and will…
FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation rules
…to work closely with allied organizations and Congress to assure that FDA FSMA implementation is realistic and well-supported. PMA staff is in the process of assessing these newly released final…