…under the 1985 Pork Act. The Pork Act set up the pork checkoff program and established the National Pork Board to administer it. The USDA’s motion argued that the lawsuit,…
Fish in the Fields May Reduce Methane Emissions
…in significant benefits on a global scale. Along with reducing overall methane emissions, the practice would also support more sustainable and profitable agricultural practices, along with providing another source of…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
…Farm Production and Conservation mission area: the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency. “Many farmers are out in their fields using equipment that…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
…authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act. The VLMRP supports NIFA’s Animal Systems portfolio by facilitating professional workforce development in critical agricultural sectors related to animal health and well-being….
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
…the issue by passing legislation called the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. Data from the Department of Agriculture shows that 187 regions in the United States currently suffer…
EPA, Army Corps, Sign WOTUS Delay
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture winter meeting Wednesday, telling attendees “I am actually singing that today,” when asked about the WOTUS delay. Bloomberg News reports the White House…
USDA Launches MARS
…for consumers across the country and around the world. The MARS project applies the best data management practices to make that data available when and where farmers, packers and processors…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…Federal Government Relations, based in Washington, D.C., according to a Syngenta news release. In the role, the company says Thatcher will support the company’s strategic federal government relations activities including…
State Ag Officials Set 2018 Policy Priorities
…the Food Safety Modernization Act a priority for the year. NASDA President and Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Reviczky, says of the priorities, that “state departments of agriculture set the…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…activities. The FDA is implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which shifts the food safety paradigm from one of reaction to prevention of foodborne illness. Under FSMA, the…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…offered in a variety of categories, including dairy, irrigation, international trade, business and farm management, marketing and media, and general agriculture. These seminars are presented by professionals in the industry…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
An elderberry project is underway to study farm management practices and market potential for elderberry products in California. The project was launched by the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…professional interests are impacted by trade policy, as open meat trade is crucial to improving livelihoods and food security, and for meeting sustainable development goals. “From industry to government to…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
…feature a rice irrigation symposium focused on water use and greenhouse gas management. There is also a panel chair and moderator meeting scheduled at Noon. The opening reception will begin…