…service experts about the challenges they are facing in meeting the final regulations for school meals,” Perdue said. “If kids aren’t eating the food, and it’s ending up in the…
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Egg Board
…Board nominations and a list of USDA Certified Nominating Organizations in your state or region, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/eggs. Composed of 18 members and 18 alternates representing six regions, the Board administers…
Agri View: Pork Exports to China
…thinking is it makes it cost more to produce hogs in China. They have stricter environmental regulations. And the land is more useful for other crops. One source says it…
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
…shortages and burdensome regulations impact not only the day-to-day business of our farmers and ranchers, but also the millions of jobs agriculture supports.” Attendees at the meeting: Luke Brubaker of…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…they attempt to secure permits to operate on public lands; (x) improve food safety and ensure that regulations and policies implementing Federal food safety laws are based on science and…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…country who feed and clothe our nation. He is a real-world farmer himself and knows the business inside out. He understands the impact farm labor shortages, trade agreements and regulations…
Pear Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Order
…by the Fresh Pear and Processed Pear Committees, provides authority for grade, size and quality regulations, for inspection and for research projects to benefit pear growers and processors in these…
EPA Administrator Promises Back-to-Basics Agenda
…new focus “means returning EPA to its core mission: protecting the environment by engaging with state, local,and tribal partners to create sensible regulations that enhance economic growth.” In his speech…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
…Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act regulations help safeguard the public, the environment, and facility workers by ensuring that pesticides are used, stored, and disposed of safely, and that pesticide…
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…Practices Rules, written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), includes two proposed regulations and an interim final rule, the latter of which now…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…aspect of regulations that they deal with gives them hope as they look off into the future that these regulations will be dialed back and allow them the opportunity to…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…every day,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “They are prepared to continue in that spirit in adherence to groundwater regulations and the adoption of more…
EPA Budget Cuts Won’t Ease Mandates
…Roger Isom talked to AgNet West about the Clean Air Act and said the EPA cuts aren’t going to do much for regulations California is facing now. “No. What needs…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. The original ADT framework was designed to be flexible to allow States and tribes to meet the animal identification requirements…