…Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. The pest risk assessment and risk management documents are also available for review at:…
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
…submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0005 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0005, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
Ag Mega-Mergers Delayed
…decision deadline until February 6th as it sought additional information about the transaction. Meanwhile, the Syngenta-ChemChina deal will likely take more time for regulatory approval after the two failed to…
Syngenta Files Appeal
…claims the lawsuits lacks merit and that the Agrisure Viptera trait was commercialized in full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
…Second Vice President: Craig Alexander, Vice President/Dairy Ingredient Sales & Regulatory Affairs of O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Inc., in Batavia, New York Ellenberger “I am looking forward to serving as…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…challenge to their banking operations. More than one of four, or 27.3 percent, identified rising regulatory costs as their greatest challenge over the next five years. Almost one in 10,…
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…Sheehan, state coordinator, California Operation Lifesaver: caol@caol.us. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Susan Madigan is the regulatory and compliance officer at the San Joaquin…
Ryan: Cuba Embargo Will Continue
…continue. The Wisconsin Republican blasted the Obama administration’s latest round of regulatory changes meant to chip away at the U.S. embargo against Cuba and ease trade and travel with the…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…implement sampling of organic products for chemical residues and will share sampling results with the two countries’ regulatory authorities. The committee will further engage with certifiers operating in Mexico by…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…relations and market access. We continue to call on Congress to lift the remaining restrictions in the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act so that family farmers and ranchers…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…add litigation costs. Absent a required showing of economic harm to claim preference, these rules disregard a central tenant of our legal system and set out a regulatory framework for…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
When the elections are over and the U.S. Congress returns to work, it’s time for regulatory reform. Why should that be a top priority of the new Congress? Well, let’s…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…More background can be found on the 1,3-Dichloropropene Regulatory Documents and Activities page. * All pounds of 1,3-D are adjusted using application factors that include fumigation method, month, and region…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…crush, oil refining and related bulk storage assets in Amsterdam, and soybean crush facility in Brest, France. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearance from the European Union. Cargill is…