Posted December 4, 2013 A resource guide developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)...
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DOJ and Meat Packers Settle Suit over Cattle Mistreatment
Posted December 3, 2013 The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that a California meat...
Almond Industry Seeks Exemption from FSMA Rule
Posted December 3, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an exemption from...
COOL Lawsuit Oral Arguments Scheduled
Posted December 3, 2013 The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA), defendant-intervenor...
Wind Energy Company Agrees to Pay $1 Million in Fines
December 2, 2013 A wind energy company has pleaded guilty to killing birds in violation of the...
USDA Official Warns Lack of a Farm Bill Will Damage Export Programs
Posted November 27, 2013 The lack of a long-term farm bill is threatening foreign trade programs...
Bill to Soften FDA Menu Labeling Proposal
Posted November 27, 2013 Senators recently introduced legislation that would ease proposed FDA...
USDA Announces Grants to Help Schools Buy Local Food
Posted November 25, 2013 USDA announced grants for 71 projects over 42 states and the District...
Meatpackers Urge Congress to Amend COOL Rules
Posted November 21, 2013 U.S. meatpackers are urging Congress in a last-minute effort to stop...
Falling Corn Prices a Key Issue in Farm Bill Debate
Posted November 20, 2013 Falling corn prices have become a key issue for the farm bill...