Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told a Washington, D.C. event Tuesday the FDA will crack down on the use of the term “milk” for non-dairy products. As reported…
Ag Shippers: NAFTA Trade War Costly
…Fritz said he applauds the administration for attempting to level the playing field with China, but says the best way to do so is through “a united front with allies,”…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field on Regulatory Issues
The National Pork Producers Council says pork producers now face a “regulatory land grab” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Bearing the brunt of global trade retaliation, NPPC called…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…field offices. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture…
Chinese Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits High Amid Tariff Concerns
…Nasdaq that “the record surplus won’t help the already sour relations and escalating tensions.” President Trump has demanded that China cut into that trade surplus, threatening to eventually impose tariffs…
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
…Food and Drug Administration. Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The goal of the meeting was to give interested parties and the public a chance to comment on the technology and regulations…
U.S. House Holds Next Move on Farm Bill
…on time,” according to Conaway’s office. A on-time bill means lawmakers must send the bill to President Trump before September 30th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Nominate Kip Tom as UN Food Ambassador
…previously unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2016 and was in consideration by President Trump to be Agriculture Secretary during the transition period of the Trump administration. In the announcement, the…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…Secretary Perdue said. “The United States has a reputation for high quality agricultural products and this Administration is committed to helping U.S. producers prosper and share these products with the…
Enforcement of Labeling Regulations Critical
As the use of laboratory-based cell culture technologies to replicate naturally made foods continues to develop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must first enforce its own existing regulations…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…imagery and terms such as “clean meat” and “prime beef” used in their packaging prototypes. NPPC urges the Trump administration to establish a level playing field by establishing regulatory authority…
U.S. to Further Implement Trade Tariffs
…the Trump administration was attributed to China’s retaliation of imposing tariffs on $34 billion in U.S. exports to China, and threatening tariffs on another $16 billion. Lighthizer claims China retaliated…
EU Trade Chief: Targeting U.S. Ag in Tariffs Best Hope for Trade Change
…coincidence” that the EU, Mexico and Canada are targeting U.S. agriculture products in retaliation to the Trump steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: No Hurry to Settle NAFTA
President Donald Trump told Fox News he’s not going to rush into a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He thinks the U.S. can get a better deal by…