…are no prospects for the pact to be implemented in its current form. Negotiators hope to announce a broad agreement Saturday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
GAO to Investigate Pruitt NCBA Videos
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will investigate an appearance by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt in a video by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Pruitt appeared earlier this year…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…produced in the last 8,000 years. Innovations in biotechnology have been helping American farmers produce food more efficiently for more than 20 years, and that framework has been essential to…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…revise and update the agency’s biotechnology regulations for the purpose of soliciting additional stakeholder input. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is encouraged that USDA is taking steps to consider…
Grain Traders Getting Squeezed by Oversupply
Over the past few years, farmers have cut their spending due to low commodity prices caused, in part, by a global glut of commodities. A Dow Jones report says it’s…
House Committee to Hold Hearing on Glyphosate Allegations
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology announced that it may soon hold a hearing on the International Agency for Cancer Research’s 2015 assessment that glyphosate is a carcinogen….
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
President Trump often cited withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a way to reduce America’s trade deficit with Mexico. However, a Forbes Dot Com article says…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Celebrating National Sandwich Day
…of Ours. Celebrating National Sandwich Day Friday, November 3rd is National Sandwich Day. Ever wonder where the name originated from this popular lunchtime food? This ultimate convenience food was named…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…will help Cargill implement the standard to provide customers “an increased level of trust in the beef they purchase and eat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Nations Nearing final Stretch in Talks
…the provisions in a new TPP would not cause problems for ongoing talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. TPP aims to eliminate tariffs on industrial and farm…
Clovis Withdraws Name from USDA Nomination
…member Debbie Stabenow, questioned his qualifications for the USDA post. Stabenow called the withdraw “a victory for science” and farmers who rely on agricultural research. From the National Association of…
Agriculture Reacts to House Tax Reform Proposal
…ranchers. The National Farmers Union opposes the tax plan while supporting efforts to simplify the tax code. Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says the tax plan would “shift the nation’s…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. “USDA is an important partner helping us illuminate rural America and empower the communities we serve. That partnership is critical to co-ops’…