by Elizabeth | Nov 16, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Monday, a news release from the Senate Finance Committee stated that, “Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented following Japan’s announcement that it wishes to begin consultations to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership...
by Elizabeth | Nov 16, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
This week, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored legislation to extend, improve and strengthen programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that have proven successful in helping beginning farmers and ranchers continue, start and build family farming...
by Elizabeth | Nov 16, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update, Commodity Programs
A new release posted at the National Cotton Council Online stated that, “Commodity groups representing cotton, rice, peanuts and grain sorghum are urging the development of a farm bill that maintains equity among all of U.S. agriculture.” NCC...
by Elizabeth | Nov 16, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says sales of “local foods,” whether sold direct to consumers at farmers markets or through intermediaries such as grocers or restaurants, amounted to $4.8 billion in 2008. That’s a number several times...
by Elizabeth | Nov 15, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for telephone utilities to build, expand and improve broadband in their rural service territories across 15 states. Vilsack stated that, “Today’s funding will provide residents of these rural...
