…have caused a public disagreement regarding which agency has the authority to oversee the industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) insists that it should be the sole regulatory…
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
…created in the plant-based foods industry.” The data comes as all food sales increased just two percent over the last year, and at a time with the Food and Drug…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
The aid package announced to offset harm by the Trump administration’s trade policy for agriculture could be ready to go by October, according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. While in…
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…a $12 billion aid package to lessen the burden of trade disputes by the Trump administration. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls farmers and ranchers the “hardest hit” by Trump’s…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…of American pork products, they will only want more. This is a great day for our agriculture community and an example of how the Trump Administration is committed to supporting…
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
President Trump says his administration is “very close” to approving the year-round sale of the E15 blend of ethanol very soon. During a trip to Iowa on Thursday, Trump told…
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
…are labeled and marketed in a manner that levels the playing field in the marketplace. The groups also say that the Food and Drug Administration tried to assert itself as…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…and can be submitted by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and, in the lower “Search Regulations and Federal Actions” box, select “Rural Utilities Service”…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…leverage the federal investment by providing a match or cost share that is at least equal to the amount of federal funding requested. This year’s projects focus on three priorities:…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
The Trump Administration announced its $12 billion plan to help farmers struggling under the escalating trade wars. Politico says there are still important details to be worked out, including just…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
…of Wisconsin says, “This is becoming more and more like a Soviet-style economy here with commissars in the administration figuring out where to sprinkle around benefits.” According to the Hagstrom…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…with the administration to ensure free trade for all consumers across the globe.” U.S. Wheat Associates Wheat Organizations Continue to Support an End to Trade War as Administration Offers Help…
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…law that requires farmers to respond also requires the federal government to keep all of the information confidential. It’s used only for statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate…