…in the Obama administration. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement Tuesday that Perdue “knows full well the opportunities and challenges that exist in rural communities.” Vilsack says…
Agri View: Hard Choices
…be facing a shortage of food right now if were not for migrant farm workers. So more than a few farmers are concerned about the incoming administration. Even now there…
NMPF Lauds New House Bill
…the House bill would compel the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against misbranded, plant-based beverages that are inappropriately using dairy terms, especially “milk.” The measure requires the…
Livestock Industry Supports Legislation to Address BLM Planning Rule
…hours of the Obama administration. Ethan Lane, Executive Director of PLC and NCBA Federal Lands said the rule represents a wholesale shift in management focus at BLM; prioritizing “social and…
Refugee Regulations Could Squeeze U.S. Meatpackers Labor Pool
…most Americans are unwilling to perform. North American Meat Institute CEO Barry Carpenter says he hopes the Trump administration “will give careful consideration” the impact these changes would have on…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
…all data in aggregate, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified, as required by federal law. For more information about the 2016 Certified Organic Survey, visit www.nass.usda.gov/organics….
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
…its own interests, as well.” “Despite Canada’s efforts to distance itself from the administration’s focus on enforcement and improving how NAFTA functions, it is Canada – not Mexico – that…
NPPC Hails Trump U.K. Trade Announcement
The Trump administration over the weekend announced it would pursue closer trade relations with the United Kingdom, news welcomed by the National Pork Producers Council, which urged the administration to…
Landowner Wins Case against Army Corps
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says landowners scored a victory last week when a federal district court ruled against the Army Corps of Engineers for incorrectly claiming jurisdiction over private…
Trump Trade Action Impact on U.S. Grains
…leadership will continue to assess all trade policy changes by the new administration and aim to work with the Administration to maintain and expand the benefits of existing or new…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…grounds to rescind the approval, which EPA gave on November 9, 2016. The Petition for review accuses the EPA of violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act in issuing…
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…administration. A Pork Network Dot Com article says the review period includes a new regulation put in place by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration…
Fish and Wildlife Proceeds with Action Despite Directive
President Donald Trump recently released a directive freezing all regulatory activity by federal agencies. However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will not extend a 90-day comment period…
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…the food and agriculture sector, which supports more than 15 million jobs nationally, sent President Donald J. Trump a letter this week expressing their eagerness to work with his Administration…