by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
A news release last week from the Coalition for Sugar Reform stated that, “Reforming federal sugar subsidies can save American consumers up to $3.5 billion and generate 20,000 new jobs each year, a new study by Iowa State University researchers has found.”...
by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update, Crop Insurance
A news release from the National Cotton Council last week stated that, “The National Cotton Council commends the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for their diligent efforts in crafting a farm policy recommendation that is being delivered to the Joint...
by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Last week, during The Ag Minute, Rep. Scott Tipton discussed how the Senate’s failure to pass H.R. 872 is unleashing a new regulatory blitz on farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. H.R. 872, is the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Rep. Tipton stated that,...
by Elizabeth | Nov 20, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
The USDA announced in a press release that, “The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced plans to dramatically streamline and improve several programmatic processes, including the...
by Elizabeth | Nov 20, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Last week, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding to establish telemedicine and other health care projects to address unmet health care needs in the Delta region. Vilsack stated in a press release that, “Today’s funding can help improve the health...
