…his anticipated regulatory rollbacks and their potential effects on agriculture. The episode also covers Howard Lutnick, the confirmed Commerce Secretary, and his comments on China’s new AI technology, DeepSeek. The…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…a crucial role in managing outbreaks. The hosts also touch on broader issues affecting agricultural supply chains, such as trucking shortages and regulatory challenges. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…comes to the agricultural workforce. “Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael Boren as…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…for producers,” Vilsack stated. However, he confirmed that the USDA would withdraw the proposal, citing insufficient time to complete the regulatory process before the end of the administration. The decision…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, explains that the pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in our food supply chain created a need for change and a new approach to ensure the…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…needed. This process involves scientific assessments, public workshops, and, if required, regulatory actions such as label changes or cancellations. The new schedule includes several pesticides currently under reevaluation. For chloropicrin,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…show floor with a 95% return rate for exhibitors and will take place March 2-4 at the Colorado Convention Center. Sabrina interviews Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…violated the market access commitments Mexico made under the trade pact. The ruling underscores the importance of science-based regulatory frameworks in ensuring fair and predictable trade. “Mexico’s actions contradicted decades…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…titles of the farm bill. The research, based on open-source data and economic modeling, suggests that losing glyphosate would create a challenging regulatory environment. Mark Purdy, Executive Vice President of…
Albertson’s Throws Darts in Lawsuit Against Kroger
…stipulated that both companies would take necessary actions to eliminate any regulatory barriers to closing the deal. Albertson’s claim that Kroger fell short in this regard, particularly when it came…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…in product formulation software and regulatory compliance for the food and beverage industry, conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest data from the U .S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…for the iconic pollinator. Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller expressed criticism, describing the proposal as regulatory overreach. However, other voices in the agricultural sector view the initiative differently. Josette…