…important that anyone interested file comments in a timely manner. Comments may be submitted online through the Federal eRulemaking portal www.regulations.gov beginning Friday May 4. Comments may also be filed…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
…to the labeling of plant products using terms most commonly associated with dairy. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb addressed the committee on April 24 stating the…
CCM Ramping Up Political Efforts on Behalf of Citrus Growers
…Chinese tariffs present for the citrus industry. Executive Vice President Casey Creamer noted the association’s support of the corrective actions being taken by the Administration. On the subject of water,…
Congress to Study Ways to Reduce Food Waste
…staff to support efforts to reduce food waste at federal agencies, including USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency. An estimated 40 percent of the food produced in the United States…
Farm Bureau to Offer Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, has developed a new risk-management insurance product for dairy farmers. Approved by the Agriculture Department’s Federal Crop…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…time really to reach out to this administration in Washington, D.C. to work with us in terms of making things better for California producers.” Johansson was joined at the event…
Nothing New on NAFTA as Trump Extends Tariff Exemptions
…is expected as part of NAFTA. In a statement, the White House said the administration is “focused on quotas that will restrain imports, prevent trans-shipment, and protect national security” in…
Growth Energy Comments on EPA CVR Waiver
…The move, which is one of several, has angered the ethanol industry. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor points out the political ties between the Trump Administration and Icahn, as “Icahn…
Agri View: NAFTA and Farm Bill Problems
…Congress. That is supposed to be this year. It very well could ne 2019. This bill, like others before it, could be drug through the political arena for at least…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
…they can to survive. The Federal Communications Commission says 39 percent of rural Americans lack access to basic broadband services compared to only four percent of urban Americans. From the…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…profitable petroleum giants undermines the law and destroys demand for homegrown biofuels,” says Kurt Kovarik, NBB’s vice president of federal affairs From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Chief Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
…EPA boss was on the defensive as he blamed “half-truths” and “twisted” allegations as attempts to undermine the Trump administration’s anti-regulatory agenda. The public questioning on Capitol Hill comes after…
Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland
…is still live FMD virus, and Federal law requires the Secretary’s approval for this movement. Identifying a vaccine that uses a modified virus will enable USDA to more quickly source…
Farm State Senators Worry About Trade During Hearing
…farm economy. Politico says farm-state senators used the opportunity to direct Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to impress on the Trump administration just how sensitive commodity markets are to trade actions….