(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes funding for 740 new agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…ag exports and gross domestic product at a time when the ag economy sorely needs a boost.” Food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico amounted to more than $39.7…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…as those exports increase,” Johansson said. “Those jobs will benefit rural and urban areas. Agricultural exports support jobs at ports, marketing companies, food processors, trucking firms and other businesses that…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
A bipartisan bill that was recently introduced is seeking to increase the number of ag inspectors at American ports of entry as a means of bolstering security efforts. Introduced by…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…Working with officials in Canada and Mexico on a North American coordinated approach to ASF defense, response, and trade maintenance; Working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at ports of…
USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against ASF
…further evaluate these protective measures and take additional steps to prevent ASF from entering the country. USDA restricted imports of pork and pork products from affected countries and works closely…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…commercial sea and airports (last week four new beagles, Chipper, Marlee, Chaze and Cardie, completed training and were placed at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson and Chicago’s O’Hare airports); Collaborating with states, industry…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…179 teams working at key U.S. commercial, sea, and air ports; Coordinate with CBP on the further expansion of arrival screenings at key U.S. commercial sea and air ports –…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…States made major strides towards strengthening its highly productive and integrated trade relationship with its North American neighbors, ensuring preferential access for U.S. agricultural exports and solidifying commitments to fair…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
Beagle Brigade Helping Protect Homeland Pork
…known as the Beagle Brigade, to search for prohibited agricultural products at major U.S. ports of entry (airports and land border crossings), mail and cargo facilities. The teams detect prohibited…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…for their operations. Not only will electronic ID allow animals to move more quickly through ports, markets and sales, it will also help ensure rapid response when a disease event…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…Jobs? Dairy Creates Jobs, Exports Create More” campaign. Over the next year, they will share in-depth data and compelling narratives featuring hardworking dairy farmers, innovative dairy company employees, resourceful retailers…