…FSMA inspection as well. This means one stop at USDA helps producers meet federal regulatory requirements, deliver the safest food in the world and grow the market for American-grown food….
Bayer-Monsanto Deal to Close Wednesday
Bayer announced it will complete its acquisition of Monsanto Wednesday, June 7th. The closure of the acquisition will follow the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities, according to…
Peterson: New Farm Bill Must Protect Against Trade Retaliation
…focused on welfare reform, Peterson says he looks forward to working with leadership to craft a bill that protects farmers from the market fluctuations caused by these tariffs. The legislation…
Tariffs Throw Another Monkey Wrench Into NAFTA 2.0
…the president shoots himself in the foot on the economy during a time when regulatory and tax reform is doing so well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…recently, prices are still below break-even for a large share of farmers.” Over 36 percent of bank CEOs cite rising regulatory costs at the top economic challenge to their banking…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…injunction are both appealed. The injunction initially stemmed from a lawsuit that was filed on behalf of organizations such as the Environmental Working Group and Californians for Pesticide Reform. The…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California…
California Citrus Industry Has Substantial Economic Impact
…cannot thwart the spread of this insidious disease.” As the California citrus industry continues to address growing regulatory costs along with pest and disease pressure, Babcock evaluated the effects of…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…it would reform federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. The bill was introduced today by…
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
$177.4 million in Commodity Purchases Announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced up to $177.4 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…“the integrity of our meat supply and reduces consumer confusion.” The passage of the legislation follows a vote by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee supporting regulatory oversight of lab-grown meat…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…League; STOP Foodborne Illness; and The Pew Charitable Trusts. The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, a national food safety regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…FY 2018 Omnibus spending package, USDA’s official regulatory change will be published in the Federal Register. “I’m pleased Congress helped us to achieve one of our regulatory goals of cutting…
USDA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
The Department of Agriculture last week proposed to amend federal meat inspection regulations to repeal what USDA calls a redundant regulatory requirement for hog slaughter establishments. The Food Safety and…