…pleased with today’s confirmation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt,” said Chairman Conaway. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have suffered from unnecessary, burdensome regulations as a result of EPA overreach….
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…health. NSP will work closely with Pruitt and the EPA on regulations such as fuel pathways, pesticide regulations and registrations, and the Waters of the U.S. rule. “NPPC congratulates Scott…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…to put conservation practices on the ground,” NACD CEO Jeremy Peters said. “We should be making it easier for them to do so, not piling on regulations.” Senate Agriculture Committee…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…state, regional, or national organization or association that wants to be certified to nominate board members must complete an application for certification. The application can be found online at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/sorghum….
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…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…