…time the event was held in Mexico. Trump calls NAFTA a “disaster” and his administration is leading the renegotiation effort between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The U.S. Chamber of…
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
…review of the sage grouse plans earlier this year. Ethan Lane is the Executive Director of the Public Lands Councils and NCBA’s Federal Lands, and he says that the action…
Ag to Take Center Stage in Round Four of NAFTA Talks
…ever watched a boxing match, they circle one another for a while, and I think we’ve been circling.” He says the administration will lay some things on the table in…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; and the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. The Under Secretary for FPAC oversees three critical USDA agencies: the Farm…
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
Two farm groups are urging the Department of Agriculture to finalize the Farmer Fair Practices rule under the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and the…
U.S. Ag Groups Want Intervention of GI Review
Farm and food groups want the Trump Administration to address a trade consideration between Mexico and Japan regarding geographical indications. Japan and Mexico are considering giving exclusive status to various…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
…Flood Prevention Program have helped communities address critical needs on flood control, water management, watershed protection, and development. This strong federal, state and local partnership has resulted in the construction…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…criticizing the Federal response to the disaster in Puerto Rico is uncalled for, at least at the present time. We can criticize the President for being tactless when he tweets…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” The PSA Grower Training…
APHIS to Allow the Importation of Fresh Persimmons from New Zealand
…States provided that they are produced in accordance with a systems approach. The final rule will publish in the Federal Register on October 3, 2017, and will become effective 30…
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider the nomination of Bill Northey and Greg Ibach Thursday. Northey was nominated by the Trump administration to be the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for…
Agri View: SNAP Changes Ahead
Everett Griner talks about SNAP facing changes under the current administration in today’s Agri View. SNAP Changes Ahead…
NAFTA Nations Reports Progress Despite Tensions
…negotiations. Canada’s Foreign Minister calls the Trump Administration “protectionist,” saying that fact is no big secret to the rest of the world. At the same time, she says the Bombardier…
GMO’s Take New Approach with Non-Browning Apples
…and the Food and Drug Administration require fewer expensive tests, making it likely there will be more products like these engineered directly as a response to demand from consumers. The…