NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) weighs in on the Trump Administration’s opening of the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act request for information. NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
…the impact of weather on pollination. Jameson emphasized the importance of accurate timing for retailers and the use of advanced technology like optical sorters for quality control. He also addressed…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
…enhancing transparency and food safety. The final rule, issued in 2022 under the Food Safety Modernization Act, mandates additional traceability record-keeping for entities involved in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…for the monarch butterfly’s threatened species listing until May 19, 2024, with previous comments still under review. The discussion also touched on the butterfly’s significance and the potential impact on…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…schedule, ensuring farmers have the resources necessary to manage rising expenses and secure financing for next season.” Authorized by the American Relief Act, 2025, these economic relief payments are based…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…with fewer safeguards. “OCM is fully committed to fighting the EATS Act’s inclusion in the farm bill,” said OCM President Taylor Haynes. Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act Ending…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…EPA. Today’s guidance is an important step toward refocusing the Clean Water Act to its original purpose. NCBA thanks EPA Administrator Zeldin for his work to finally close a decades-long…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
DepositPhotos image The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ways and Means Tax…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…and Stockyards Act strengthened protections for family livestock producers. Lawmakers should maintain these common-sense, farmer-focused actions. “We should better equip USDA to enforce these rules by passing the Meat and…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…other states and even other countries,” Stevermer stated. “If Congress fails to act, Prop 12 will create a confusing patchwork of state regulations that defy common sense and disrupt agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet NewsHour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the newly introduced bipartisan Farmland Security Act…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…mammals. The infected black rats were discovered in Riverside County, California, near recent poultry outbreaks. This finding adds to growing evidence of cross-species transmission, with additional cases reported in a…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…transition in November through the end of 2024. “When the Bay Cities Produce opportunity was first presented to us, we knew we had to act quickly to transition the business…