by Elizabeth | Nov 11, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update, Disaster Assistance Programs, Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced that USDA is accepting comments on a proposed rule to streamline the process for its Secretarial Disaster Designation, allowing farmers and ranchers...
by Elizabeth | Nov 10, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting public comments on a proposed new rule which could increase the amount of information owners of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) report. The rule was published in the Federal...
by Elizabeth | Nov 10, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Yesterday, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of 35 rural microdevelopment organizations for loans and grants to support rural business development, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Vilsack stated that, “A strong...
by Elizabeth | Nov 10, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Today, in a press release, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after USDA released its final tally for agricultural exports in fiscal year 2011: “Thanks to the productivity of America’s farmer, ranchers and producers, the...
by Elizabeth | Nov 10, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
The Obama administration has decided to delay implementation of the fee that would have allowed the Christmas tree industry to create a promotional campaign to encourage people to buy fresh-cut pine trees. White House Assistant Press Secretary Matt Lehrich,...
