On February 8, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran issued a letter stating that catfish...
by Elizabeth | Feb 13, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Ag & Food Law Update
Concerns Arise Over Whether Sequestration Will Cause USDA To Furlough Meat Inspectors
In a February 8 article, Reuters reported on the Obama Administration warning that sequestration...
Chairwoman Stabenow to Convene Hearing on Weather Disasters, Effects on Agriculture, Economy
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture,...
Study Examines Consumer Demand For Organic Cotton Apparel
A Washington State University research pilot study examined whether or not consumers are...
USDA Releases January Inventory Numbers for Cattle
Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture released the January inventory numbers for...
Attorneys Sought for USDA Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process
Farmers Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG) and the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) are...
Senator Harry Reid Re-Introduces Senate Farm Bill
On the first day of the 113th Congress, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) reintroduced...
Chairman Lucas Affirms Direct Payments Will Remain in Place Under 2008 Farm Bill Extension
USA Rice Daily reports that House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, Republican of...
February 21: Food Labeling Webinar
On Thursday, February 21 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 EST, Steptoe & Johnson LLP is sponsoring a...
Applicants Sought for Center for Agriculture and Food Systems Fellowship
The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at the Vermont Law School is inviting eligible...