…to allow imports of U.S. beef and look forward to growing our shipments to Morocco.” “Finding new markets for American agricultural products has been a priority for the Trump Administration…
President George H. W. Bush’s Funeral Puts Farm Bill Work on Hold
Due to the mourning and funeral of Late President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has closed all federal offices Wednesday and the day of Bush’s funeral. This builds the…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, now owns and operates Valley Pike Farm, Inc., with his wife Beth and their six children. Prior to his appointment by the Trump Administration, Lohr held public…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…over steel and aluminum disputes with our North American neighbors and other trading partners. We urge the administration to redouble its efforts to come to an agreement on those outstanding…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers and retailers to throw away all romaine lettuce due to a strain of E. coli traced back to the…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…once a backbone of U.S. agriculture, but we now face an uphill battle reclaiming our once robust market share. While the Administration is reviewing the cost and effectiveness of federal…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
Continuing our coverage of the E. coli voluntary recall of romaine lettuce over the Thanksgiving holiday, retailers can now get the leafy green back in their stores. The Federal Drug…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…Secretary Perdue is making available.” “The Army is committed to working with our federal, state and local partners to carefully manage the water resources of the Sacramento Valley,” said R.D….
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…October and major growers like Taylor Farms had social media campaigns saying this was a voluntary recall and they stand by their product and it’s safety. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)…
FDA Extends Milk Labeling Comment Period
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again extended the deadline to submit comments on labeling requirements for plant-based beverages. Back in July FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
The regulation of cell-cultured meat products will officially be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recent announcement of shared…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…at a hearing on the trade deal held by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The Trump administration recently concluded renegotiations with Canada and Mexico on a modernized North American Free…