…certified to nominate members to the board must complete an application found at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/lamb. Upon review of the application, USDA will notify the organization or association whether or not it…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…the redundant permitting process, and that he is hopeful “this is the last time.” Roberts says: “Farmers and ranchers work too hard to be forced to comply with regulations that…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…an application for certification. The application can be found at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/beef. Upon review of the application, USDA will notify the organization or association whether or not it has been certified….
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
Revises Requirements for Importation and Interstate Movement of Plant Pests, Biocontrol Agents, and Soil The comment period for APHIS’ proposed rule to revise the regulations in 7 CFR part 330…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…full summary: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=APHIS_FRDOC_0001-2031 Supplementary Information The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), also referred to below as “the Plan,” is a cooperative Federal-State-Industry mechanism for controlling certain poultry diseases. The Plan…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comments to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022, Regulatory Analysis and…
Organic Welfare Rule Delayed
…Trump’s order to delay implementation by 60 days any new regulations that haven’t gone into effect yet so they can be reviewed. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says opponents of the…
Ag Producers’ Confidence Surges During January
…2017 corn and November 2017 futures prices between Jan. 2017 and fall 2017. Less Impact from Regulations One source of optimism often cited since the November election is the expectation…
GIPSA Rule Comment Period Extended
…opposes the Obama-era rule. The so-called Farmer Fair Practices Rules, written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), include two proposed regulations and an…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…that use of the name “soymilk” complies with FDA regulations on common or usual names, and noted that soymilk has been included in USDA materials dating back to 1963. From…
GMO Labeling Law May Avoid Executive Order on Regulations
The national GMO labeling law passed by Congress may avoid the Donald Trump administration executive order against government regulations. The executive order calls for two regulations to be removed from…
Farmer Fair Practices Rules Effective Date, Comment Periods Extended
…days, for three recent regulations, the Farmer Fair Practices Rules, published in the Federal Register Dec. 20, 2016. These actions are being taken in accordance with guidance issued Jan. 20,…
GMO Labeling Bill Facing Uphill Battle
…regulations, USDA may need to find two other regulations to eliminate before it finalizes the rule in 2018. The American Soybean Association says it is unclear how exactly the executive…
Florida Representative Drafts Legislation to Abolish EPA
…employee cuts to the agency, Gaetz says Americans are “drowning in rules and regulations” from the EPA and says the agency needs “eliminating.” The legislation would turn over responsibilities held…