Ag Policy
The agency is introducing a new Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program to give dairy producers more options to monitor the health of their herds and move cows more quickly, while providing on-going testing.
The farm bill finally saw some movement in Washington last month, but the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most economists don’t think it will be passed this year, with some even saying it could be as late as 2026.
JBS said on Wednesday that Beijing blocked U.S. beef shipments from the company’s plant in Greeley, Colorado, because traces of the feed additive ractopamine were identified in beef destined for China.
Recent changes to foreign worker rules from the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, claim the Canadian meat industry. They are calling on the government to reconsider.
The House Ag Committee on Thursday will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson told AgriTalk the panel will have the votes to clear the panel, but he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.
More states are passing legislation regarding lab-grown meat products, whether it be with a ban to sell the products or labeling requirements. Lawmakers acknowledge consumers’ concerns and their right to transparency.
During a discussion on AgriTalk, the Senator said he supports free trade and believes that tariffs can create more problems instead of solutions. He also was less than enthusiastic about the GREET Model.
Lawmakers sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him to reverse the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to cancel or discontinue several National Agricultural Statistics Service reports.
U.S. beef trade is a complex issue involving significant imports of lean trim and valuable exports of high-quality cuts. Without imported lean trimmings for the hamburger market, U.S. cow slaughter would need to double.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took important steps to advance the FDA’s regulatory process for intentional genomic alterations in animals.
APHIS issued its final rule on animal ID that has been in place since 2013, switching from solely visual tags to tags that are both electronically and visually readable for certain classes of cattle moving interstate.
How much acreage can a president take? Not an acre beyond the law, says producer Chris Heaton.
NASS said the decision to discontinue select surveys was necessary given appropriated budget levels. NCBA noted its objections to the plan.
NCBA and the PLC oppose three finalized Endangered Species Act rulemakings that significantly expand federal overreach and roll back reforms that previously provided some relief to farmers and ranchers.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to reinstate rules protecting endangered plants and animals, action that would reverse changes made during the Trump Administration that weakened the Endangered Species Act.
Paul Neiffer, The Farm CPA, details some of the Biden administration’s 2025 budget plans and how they could affect farmers if approved. Of the provisions, only one would potentially help farmers, he says.
NCBA and PLC are requesting that BLM significantly extend the comment period deadlines while ranchers and other local stakeholders evaluate these lengthy proposals.
Ag Secretary Vilsack hails voluntary “Product of U.S.A.” label as a vital step towards consumer protection and builds on efforts to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday nearly $66 million to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests and grasslands nationwide.
President Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his SOTU speech Thursday. From the economy to his thoughts on infrastructure, the border and climate, there were several key takeaways for agriculture.
NCBA urged members of Congress to support the recently introduced America’s Wildlife Conservation Act, a bill that would provide regulatory certainty for landowners who participate in species conservation agreements.
U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum on March 7. Here’s what it means for the industry.
The SEC released a limited greenhouse gas disclosure rule that omits the requirement for large publicly traded companies to release greenhouse gas emissions data from private companies in their supply chain.
Meat and poultry industry trade groups were quick to criticize USDA’s announcement of changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act claiming the changes add unnecessary regulations and costs.
New final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act promotes inclusive competition and prevents discrimination, retaliation and deception in contract farming.
A U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, dismissed a lawsuit filed four years ago against the USDA regarding its decision to increase line speeds at poultry plants.
A new report explains how the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program will facilitate farmer, rancher, and private forest landowner participation in voluntary carbon markets.
The American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to boost the money available to fund wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and sportsmen education programs.
Denmark’s farmers on Wednesday voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark’s ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms.
NASDA members urge Congress to require USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service to provide at least 50% funding match to state departments of agriculture to ensure the viability of state meat and poultry inspection.