…interact, and work together to meet the nutrition needs of America’s most vulnerable citizens. “Federal nutrition programs are vital to ensure that all Americans have healthy foods within reach, whether…
China Halts Meat Imports from Brazil
…out near 5,000 units subjected to federal inspection in Brazil have been cited in the investigation, according to the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stabenow Asking for USDA Bird Flu Response Information
…to explain how the Trump Administration is responding to bird flu outbreaks around the country, according to the Hagstrom Report. Young is the highest ranking official at USDA right now….
Agri View: “Waste” Labeling
…on a food label to reduce waste. “Sell by”, “Use by”, “Best if used by”. All the other caution notes on the label don’t seem to be working. One federal…
Agriculture Groups Meet with White House on Trade
Leadership from 11 major agriculture groups met with the White House last week to discuss trade issues. The meeting followed a series of written communications to the Trump administration from…
Agri View: Water War Fight
Everett Griner talks about the fight over water not over in today’s Agri View. Water War Fight Although the arbitrator appointed by a federal official to settle that water war…
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…sorghum and barley. The Trump administration’s trade policy statements in recent months, combined with an election cycle in which candidates from both U.S. political parties routinely spoke negatively about trade,…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
…would drop the EPA budget from $8.1 billion to $5.7 billion. If enacted, the proposal would cease funding the Clean Power Plan, a signature Obama administration effort to combat climate…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
…NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “As such, census results are relied upon heavily by those who serve farmers and rural communities, including federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, extension…
Ag Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Forestry Initiatives
…are being effectively managed in order to remain healthy and productive for the rural communities who depend on them,” said Subcommittee Chairman Lucas. “Our nation’s forests—whether federal, state, or private—serve…
Conaway’s Comments on Trump’s Budget Proposal
…Obama Administration. “On the USDA budget, I am concerned that the cuts, while relatively small in the context of the total federal budget, could hamper some vital work of the…
Ag Groups Conduct ‘ Substantive, Productive ’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade
Executive staff leaders from 11 major U.S. agricultural and agribusiness organizations commended the Trump administration for engaging in a substantive and productive meeting on March 15 that was focused on…
Federal Reserve Makes Expected Interest Rate Increase
The U.S. Federal Reserve has again elected to move forward with interest rate increases following a meeting Wednesday. Widely expected, the decision raises the Fed’s benchmark rate to a range…
Agri View: Changes Expected
Everett Griner talks about agriculture trade will see changes in today’s Agri View. Changes Expected Farm organizations are waiting to see what the new administration’s posture on agriculture is going…