THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: MAY 18, 2016
- May 18, 2016
- Elizabeth
The following information is a comprehensive, though not necessarily exhaustive, summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: MAY 10, 2016
- May 10, 2016
- Elizabeth
The following information is a comprehensive, though not necessarily exhaustive, summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and...
Vilsack announces $150M for drought relief in California
- July 1, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted July, 1 2015 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced another $150 million for California drought relief, according to...
ND Brothers Found Guilty of Crop Insurance Fraud
- December 15, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted December 15, 2014 A federal jury found potato farmers Aaron and Derek Johnson guilty of crop insurance fraud, according...
Vilsack Announced New Crop Insurance Program
- October 23, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted October 23, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to...
Stabenow Awarded WFP’s Highest Honor
- September 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted September 12, 2014 Debbie Stabenow, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman, was awarded the World Food Program USA’s McGovern-Dole Leadership Award,...
WUD Hosting Margin Protection Program Workshops
- July 21, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted July 21, 2014 Western United Dairymen (WUD) will host a series of informational workshops in August and September on...
California Drought Bill Passed by U.S. Senate
- May 28, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 28, 2014 The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) applauded the U.S. Senate’s passage of bill to address water...
Groups Ask Vilsack to Consider Regional Interests in Farm Bill Implementation
- May 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 12, 2014 Several farm groups recently asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to consider all regional interests in...
USDA Launches Farm Bill Implementation Website
- April 24, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 24, 2014 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced significant progress in implementing the Agriculture Act of 2014,...
Prosecutors Expand Case Against ND Potato Growers
- April 22, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 22, 2014 Federal prosecutors have expanded the allegations against two North Dakota potato growers, saying they added chemicals...
Farmers Urged to Update FSA Information
- April 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 11, 2014 USDA’s Farm Service Agency is encouraging farmers and ranchers who are planning to participate in 2014...
Vilsack Releases Farm Bill Implementation Progress Report
- April 7, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 7, 2014 Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently released a progress report for the implementation of the farm...
Vilsack Says No FSA Offices Closing This Year
- April 3, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 3, 2014 Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reassured lawmakers that he does not anticipate any closures of Farm...
USDA Announces MILC Program Extension
- April 2, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 2, 2014 USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, Juan M. Garcia, recently announced the extension of the Milk...
SD Senator Says Farm Bill Implementation Expected Soon
- March 21, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 21, 2014 Senator John Thune (R-SD) expects the 2014 Farm Bill to be implemented quickly, according to an...
Senators Request Disaster Assistance for Small Pork Producers
- March 17, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 17, 2014 Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) have asked Agriculture Secretary...
ND Potato Growers Indicted for Crop Insurance Fraud
- March 6, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 6, 2014 Two potato growers in North Dakota have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to spoil their stored...
CA Rain Won’t End Drought
- March 3, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 3, 2014 While California received significant rainfall last week, it was not enough to offset years of drought,...
Federal Drought Relief Coming Soon for Ranchers
- February 27, 2014
- Elizabeth
February 27, 2014 Drought relief for ranchers through USDA has been expedited, with the sign-up for the Livestock Indemnity Program...
