…air. These guys are following through on their promises. Business and farm-friendly management is now the order of the day at the Federal building, and that is continuing to bring…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…Administration. The Electric Program makes loans and loan guarantees in rural areas to nonprofit and cooperative associations, public bodies and other utilities to help finance the construction of electric distribution…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
…inspections throughout the growing process; properly cleaning seed using state-of-the-art equipment to maintain quality; and testing to ensure high-quality performance standards are met. Seed companies must also comply with federal…
USDA Announces Delay, Reconsideration of Organic Livestock Rule
…days of the Obama administration, and USDA is taking an additional six months to allow time for further consideration. The effective date for this rule was initially March 20th, 2017,…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
…Trump signed an executive order on February 28, 2017 to direct federal agencies to roll back and replace the Obama Administration’s Clean Water Rule – also known as the “Waters…
Georgia Lawmakers Ask Perdue to Ditch GIPSA Rules
…from Georgia has sent a letter to Perdue urging the Secretary to withdraw two proposed rules under the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. The lawmakers say the rules, currently…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
…administration gives its official notice to Congress, it triggers 90 days of discussion with industry and lawmakers before it can officially start trade talks. From the National Association of Farm…
Roberts Suggests no New Farm Bill Funding
…his sympathy for farmers and ranchers, Roberts said during the hearing that the federal debt totals $19 trillion, adding “we can’t go on like this.” In an opening statement, Ranking…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the nation need federal lawmakers to revise the safety net created in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide them adequate risk management protection, according…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard….
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…were received. NPIP is a voluntary, national collaboration with state and federal departments of agriculture and industry representatives. The program goal is to use new diagnostic technology to effectively improve…
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
Included in a budget deal to avert a government shutdown is funding for the Food and Drug Administration for consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology. The Washington Post reports…
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
…real food, this ‘fake food’ movement has gone in the opposite direction, flaunting U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards that define milk as the product of cows, not heavily…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…Federal Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). Representatives of the three organizations just completed a visit to Canada to discuss that country’s newest environmental initiative with regulators and industry and share details…