by Elizabeth | Aug 27, 2014 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted August 27, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on revising the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef. USDA is requesting comments on the beef yield grade standard...
by Elizabeth | Aug 27, 2014 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted August 27, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of sweet orange peel tincture when used as an inert ingredient, not exceeding 10% (weight/weight), in pesticide...
by Elizabeth | Aug 27, 2014 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted August 27, 2014 The interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) will convene a public hearing to seek public comment to assist the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The comments will help the USTR prepare their annual report to...
by Elizabeth | Aug 26, 2014 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted August 26, 2014 The Agricultural Marketing Service adjusted representation on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The adjustments reflect changes in cattle inventories...
by Elizabeth | Aug 26, 2014 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted August 26, 2014 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), that the registrations of pesticide products containing iprodione, pendimethalin, and permethrin be amended to...
