Equipment Manufacturers Support Nomination of Buttigieg to DOT Secretary
Washington, D.C. — Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater today sent a letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) supporting […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today. USDA announced that nutrition policy expert Stacy Dean has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services […]
China Hopeful for Better U.S. Relations with Biden Administration
With President Joe Biden taking over in Washington, D.C., China retired it’s claimed stance of improving relations with the United States. A Chinese government official stated Wednesday, “We are committed to developing a relationship with […]
RFA Files Petition and Emergency Motion to Halt Last-minute SREs
The Renewable Fuels Association filed a petition for review and an emergency motion to stay the effectiveness of three small refinery exemptions granted Tuesday. The Environmental Protection Agency announced the waivers with less than 24 […]
Ag and Food Groups Welcome President Biden
Agriculture groups welcomed President Joe Biden to Washington, D.C., while looking forward to tackling current issues. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says AFBF “congratulates President Joe Biden,” adding the same for Vice President […]
Biden Signs Executive Orders Following Inauguration
Day one of the Biden administration brought several executive orders signed by the President, including those reversing actions taken during the Trump Administration. President Joe Biden called for unity during his inauguration speech, stating, “We […]
USDA Announces Key Staff Appointments
The Biden-era Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced the names of those who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Gregory Parham was named Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. Parham served as Assistant Secretary […]
UPDATED: Trump EPA Issues Last-Minute SRE’s, Ethanol Groups React
In a last-minute effort, the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency issued three small refinery exemptions. The action reverses one denial from 2018 and granting two for the 2019 compliance year. The decision comes on the […]
USDA and FDA Sign MOU on Animal Biotech Regulations
The Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a regulatory environment at USDA for agricultural animal biotechnology innovation. The agreement allows USDA to lead animal biotech regulatory […]
USDA Announces Implementation of Improvements to Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced that further changes to its Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance plan will take effect on January 20 for crop year […]
United Soybean Board Partnership Launches Pilot Phase of Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy Mark
ST. LOUIS (January 19, 2021) — U.S. soy is taking a big step to make its mark as a global leader in sustainability. From January 19 through March 19, the United Soybean Board is teaming up with partners […]
AFB Talks About Potential Legislative Priorities for Biden Administration
The American Farm Bureau Federation talked about legislative priorities during its virtual convention as the Biden Administration takes over in Washington, D.C. Agriculture is worried about potential changes to the Clean Water Act, specifically relating […]
Mark Poeschl resigns as CEO of National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Board of Directors and National FFA Board of Trustees announced the resignation of as CEO of the National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation, effective January 15. In a statement, Poeschl said, […]
USDA Offering Additional Assistance Through CFAP
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the USDA will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The agency will be expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities and updating payments to accurately compensate […]
USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and […]
**AUDIO** SHIC 2020 Progress Report Details Efforts to Protect US Swine Herd Health
Ames, Iowa — The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) shared its 2020 Progress Report with the National Pork Board (NPB), providing details on results from activities to fulfill its mission. Among those are collaboration on domestic […]
NPPC Submits Comments on Proposed USDA Rule for Gene-Edited Livestock
The National Pork Producers Council submitted commits to the Food and Drug Administration this week regarding gene-edited livestock. For more than two years, NPPC says the FDA “has dragged its feet” on the development of […]
Congressman Armstrong Selected to Serve on House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the House Republican Steering Committee nominated North Dakota’s Congressman Kelly Armstrong to serve on the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee. “I am honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, […]
