…economic losses to not only livestock producers, but also to auction markets, slaughterhouses, food processors and related industries.” Uden also testified that the vast majority of cattlemen oppose the federal…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…process. The bill exempts from such revised procedures rulemakings that concern monetary policy proposed or implemented by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) or the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Read…
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
…week about some of the administration’s key priorities when it comes to agriculture. Some of the biggest priorities include promoting agricultural trade, giving farmers access to a stable workforce, regulation…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…have planned for the upcoming season. Fresno County Farm Bureau issues statement on water supply for County’s Westside federal contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “In a snowpack season containing…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…Peter Welch, Mike Simpson and Sean Duffy in the House, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the Senate. The legislation would force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enforce its…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
…disease-infested. CCM President Joel Nelson said based solely on the stance the Trump campaign has showed on trade, the administration should also oppose the decision. “This rule flies in the…
Brazil Beef Scandal Limiting Global Options for Buyers
…federal inspectors in Brazil, not the company or its employees. While it is too early to assess the export market changes stemming from the investigation, China will need to find…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…respective industries as well as their priorities for the upcoming farm bill. “From onerous federal rules and regulations to cattle fever ticks to foot-and-mouth disease, it’s no secret our nation’s…
Trump Administration Declares National Ag Day
Ray Starling, President Trump’s special assistant for agriculture, reads the administration’s declaration of National Ag Day, before a gathering of ag industry representatives in Washington, D.C. Trump Administration Declares National…
NPPC Farm Bill Priority: FMD Vaccine Bank
…policies that could hamper producers, said Herring, are the pending Farmer Fair Practices Rules and the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule. NPPC wants the Trump administration to withdraw both…
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
…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…