…new rule would have to be passed.” However, Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says the deadline is flexible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
…USDA says it is essential that all bird owners follow good biosecurity practices to help protect their birds from infectious diseases. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Announces New Budget Director at USDA
…will focus that talent serving America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers.” Background: Erica Navarro previously served as the Budget Director for the U.S. Department of Education. Before that, she…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
Sales of organic poultry, meat and fish have reached over $1 billion for the first time in 2017, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2018 Organic Industry Survey. Sales…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
…excessive import permit fees and high tariffs on agricultural products. U.S. pork producers currently face retaliatory tariffs in key export markets, such as China and Mexico, at a time of…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
Several dozen industry members were on hand for the Spring Citrus Meeting that was held last week at the Tulare County Agricultural Building. The event touched on several of the…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
…Texas (Region 4); and Rachel A. Kyllo, St. Paul, Minn. (At-large, processor). The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board is composed of 15 fluid milk processors from 15 geographic regions…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…regarding agricultural trade policy and the Farm Bill will have a direct bearing on the farm economy. The outlook says producers across the farm economy will face stress on cash…
House Faces Friday Deadline to Pass Current Farm Bill
…vote as early as this Thursday, and leadership has vowed to complete the farm bill process before the July Fourth recess. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture said of Perdue and MacAulay: “They might be the two people who can help find common ground.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…perishable agricultural commodities” and to develop guidelines and recommendations for regulatory or legislative action to improve the transportation of those commodities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA to Hold Fake Meat Public Meeting
…gather comments. Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the organization will participate in the public meeting, and will advocate for Department of Agriculture oversight of lab-grown…
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to understand the importance of feeding the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Farm Bill Prospects Improving
…Farm Bill? No,” Meadows says. “Am I working with my colleagues to get a better farm bill? The answer is yes.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….