…ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comments to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022, Regulatory Analysis and…
Tyson Foods Tied to Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Tyson Foods said this week it recently received a subpoena from federal investigators, likely tied to an investigation in which Tyson and other companies are alleged to have conspired to…
Organic Welfare Rule Delayed
…new rule see it as a sign that it may not be put into effect. “We’re pleased to see the Trump Administration re-examine this last-minute, misguided rule,” said Jim Byrum,…
Agri View: Political Winds
…administration will involve farmers in dealing with two matters. Look for government control of flowing water to undergo some significant changes. Those changes will involve farmers. And farmers will very…
USGC, RFA, Growth Energy Urge Administration to Address China Trade Tariffs on Ethanol, DDGs
…put China’s recent actions near the top of the administration’s China trade agenda. In September 2016, after a nine-month investigation, China imposed a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 33.8 percent against…
A “Huge Victory:” Cattlemen Hail U.S. House Passage of Resolution to Repeal BLM’s Planning 2.0 Rule
…“For years, the Obama Administration ignored the concerns of ranchers and local officials and instead rammed through this massive regulatory overreach as they were being shown the door,” said Ethan…
NASA Report: San Joaquin Valley Land Continues to Sink
…areas of the San Joaquin Valley, putting state and federal aqueducts and flood control structures at risk of damage. “The rates of San Joaquin Valley subsidence documented since 2014 by…
U.S. Trends in Food Availability
…meet the Federal dietary guidelines. This report examines the amount of food available for consumption and related food trends in the United States from 1970 to 2014, using ERS’ food…
Agriculture Groups Stress Importance of Trade
More than 80 agriculture groups signed off on a letter to President Donald Trump Tuesday, calling on the administration to reduce and eliminate tariffs and other restrictive agricultural policies in…
GIPSA Rule Comment Period Extended
…of federal law even if they didn’t harm competition or cause competitive injury, prerequisites for winning PSA cases. Weber “We’re very pleased that the Trump administration has extended the time…
Trump Urged To Start Trade Talks With Japan
…region beginning with Japan. … As you continue to lead America forward, we want to be a resource for your administration for possible strategies in improving existing and future trade…
USDA Removes Personal information from Animal Welfare Act Documents
…(USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shared information on its website concerning its administration of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and Horse Protection Act (HPA). This information…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…believed cow’s milk to be an ingredient in soymilk. The letter follows a separate letter to the Food and Drug Administration sent last week, in which the Soyfoods Association concluded…
GMO Labeling Law May Avoid Executive Order on Regulations
The national GMO labeling law passed by Congress may avoid the Donald Trump administration executive order against government regulations. The executive order calls for two regulations to be removed from…






















