Another deadline for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program is around the corner, March 1. AgNet West talked to East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition Executive Director Parry Klassen at the…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…for industry animal welfare standards and programs to be verified that they are rooted in science and can be widely accepted,” said Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…in April 2017, the D.C. Circuit Court vacated the EPA’s 2008 exemption, putting nearly 200,000 farms and ranches under the regulatory reporting authorities enshrined in CERCLA and EPCRA. The new…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
…threat of other court injunctions blocking the agencies’ efforts, AFBF court papers explain why “farmers and ranchers face the prospect of regulatory whiplash as the 2015 rule comes in and…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…the development of meaningful regulatory reform ideals would provide tremendous benefit in time and resources not just to the regulated industry, but also to the FDA, and urge the agency…
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…would face stiff regulatory scrutiny and likely opposition from U.S. farmers who fear the move could hurt grain prices. As of Friday, Bunge had a market value of about $11…
CA Study Says Farm Fields Are Causing Air Pollution
…range of universities and regulatory agencies have studied this and not found agriculture to be a significant contributor of nitrogen oxide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
…risk lawsuits and huge penalties for activities as common and harmless as plowing a field. “Today’s announcement is part of a measured and thoughtful process to provide regulatory certainty to…
USDA Launches MARS
…market data,” said Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “USDA’s on-site market reporters gather, analyze and publish unbiased data all day long to ensure fair food prices…
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
…compliance thresholds. Smaller, family-owned farms do not typically have the luxury of being able to afford to hire an extra employee for regulatory purposes. The complexity of regulatory expectations is…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…take new steps to streamline regulatory responsibilities and use government resources more efficiently to protect public health. It aims to increase clarity, efficiency and potentially reduce the number of establishments…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump, which included…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…programs that are science based and data driven with clear and measurable outcomes for policies and programs. MARKETING & REGULATORY PROGRAMS Enhance our partnerships and the scientific tools necessary to…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…and poultry — are available to consumers. “NPPC appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Affairs Greg Ibach and Acting Deputy Undersecretary of…