…production facilities who submitted eligible claims. The court will hold a hearing in November to consider whether to approve the settlement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association believe USDA is “best-placed to ensure food safety and accurate labeling of these products.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…and FDA, also came out against the Massie measure, as did a coalition of 53 dairy cooperatives, state dairy associations and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. According to the…
California Cattle Council on The Horizon
…to decide on forming the council. Many of the state’s beef and dairy producers have noted their support for SB965, along with organizations such as the California Cattlemen’s Association and…
House Expects Farm Bill Vote on Friday
…time. The Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau sent a letter on Wednesday asking Congress to do no harm to crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
…Politico. Negotiators are working to wrap up chapters tied to the modernization of the agreement, which includes topics like the environment, energy, and financial services. From the National Association of…
Cargill Survey: Consumers Believe Their Food is Safe
…steak, getting 42 percent of the vote as the favorite grilling item. You can find a full summary of findings here. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…(FRPP) Agreements under the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) component of ACEP Partnership agreements under the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) component of ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Watershed operations agreements with…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…United States Agricultural Trade Association, Vancouver, Wash. Learn more about upcoming USDA trade missions and how they open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters by visiting https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions and following…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
…a de facto ban on U.S. pork imports through high tariffs and several non-tariffs barriers. Its 2015 average applied Most Favored Nation tariff rate on agricultural imports was nearly 31…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…key issues gives Democrats an advantage to say President Trump “did not fulfill his campaign promises to dairy farmers,” and others. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…is taking comments and hearing testimony this week on the proposed tariffs. For Cargill and other grain trade organizations, the growing trade disputes are disrupting agricultural supply chains. A Cargill…
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…high rates according to the report, partially due to the price premiums and significantly higher yields that technology, such as hydroponics, provides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…