…Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area. “During his many years at the department, Bruce Summers has earned a reputation for excellence and effectiveness,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “As the Acting…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…lines of food safety, having begun his career as a food inspector. He has held numerous leadership positions within FSIS, including as a District Manager, Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations…
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…challenges in food safety and to promote markets is to make it easier for a lot of stakeholders to work together,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Syngenta Says European Decision Takes Ag In The Wrong Direction
…Commission relied on an unapproved regulatory document called the Bee Risk Guidance Document in making its decision. Syngenta says the decision to propose a further ban on neonicotinoids will not…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
…if certain regulatory actions are taken to allow greater market access, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said in comments submitted this week to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…regulatory handouts at the expense of farmers, biofuel workers, and American consumers,” says Dorgan and Talent. “Granting secretive ‘hardship’ waivers to some of the nation’s most profitable petroleum giants undermines…
EPA Chief Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
…EPA boss was on the defensive as he blamed “half-truths” and “twisted” allegations as attempts to undermine the Trump administration’s anti-regulatory agenda. The public questioning on Capitol Hill comes after…
USDA Rural Development Innovation Center Launches Interactive Webpage
…rural prosperity through strategic partnerships and capacity-building, data analytics and evaluation, and regulatory reform. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
…ability to manage temperature in the Sacramento River and meet other regulatory requirements throughout the system, and may need to adjust our plans as the year evolves. We urge our…
Peterson: Pelosi Didn’t Direct Farm Bill, but Ryan May Have
…requirements to the food stamp program. He says Ryan sees it as his welfare reform bill before he leaves Congress. Peterson says, “The Speaker put this in the bill because…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 marks the culmination of years of hard work by the House Agriculture Committee, which has delivered a product that includes many important reforms. I…
USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico
…be able to submit comments at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetails;D=APHIS-2016-0050 or in writing to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0050, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale MD 20737-1238….
Almond Update: Water Workshops Introduce Growers to Tools
…to ABC’s free tools that can help with regulatory requirements. The meetings will also include local irrigation companies that will show producers current systems and technologies. Listen to Nicolau’s interview….