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Deadly Pig Virus Re-Infects Indiana Farm
- May 29, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 29, 2014 An Indiana farm has become the first to publicly confirm that it suffered a second outbreak...
Iowa Cattle Producer Fined $12,000 for Water Pollution
- May 28, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 28, 2014 A northwest Iowa cattle producer has agreed to a pay a court ordered $12,000 fine for...
FDA Asked to Extend Comment Period for FSMA Rule
- May 23, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 23, 2014 On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an additional 60 days for public comment...
Agritourism Legislation Introduced in Ohio Senate
- May 21, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 21, 2014 A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate aims to address legal issues for Ohio agritourism...
Ag Groups Endorse Water Resources Bill
- May 20, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 20, 2014 Agriculture groups quickly endorsed the Water Resources Reform Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA), which is now...
EPA Extends Comment Period for Pesticide Exposure Rule
- May 19, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 19, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period for an additional 60 days...
EPA Considers Rule Requiring Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals
- May 19, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 19, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) has issued an advance notice of proposed rule-making, considering regulations...
Animal Welfare Groups to Pay Ringling Bros. $16 Million in Elephant Lawsuit
- May 15, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 15, 2014 Ending a 14-year long battle over the welfare of circus elephants, the Humane Society of the...
JBS and Temple Grandin Sign Animal Welfare Agreement
- May 9, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 9, 2014 Yesterday, JBS and Temple Grandin signed a technical cooperation agreement at the Beef Sumit Brasil event...
CA Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals
- May 2, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 2, 2014 On Thursday, the California State Senate passed a bill to restrict the use of antibiotics in...
MI Agriculture Commission Approves Changes to Right to Farm Protection
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted, in a special session, to adopt changes...
Farm Lending Strong in First Quarter
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 Farmers are borrowing in larger amounts during the first quarter of 2014 for inputs at spring...
Comment Period Closes for Brazil Beef Import Proposed Rule, Industry Gives Mixed Reviews
- April 29, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 29, 2014 The comment period recently closed for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed rule...
Lawsuit over EPA’s Regulation of Bee Pesticide Proceeds
- April 24, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 24, 2014 A lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its regulation of “neonicotinoid” pesticides will...
Corps Approves Irrigation Permits in Washington
- April 23, 2014
- Elizabeth
April 23, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently approved permits for all but the largest orchards near Wenatchee,...
President Obama Endorses Biotechnology, Praises Borlaug
- April 21, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 21, 2014 The dedication of Dr. Norman Borlaug’s statue in the U.S. Capitol last month promoted President Obama...
Vermont Senate Passes GMO Labeling Bill
- April 18, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 18, 2014 On Wednesday, the Vermont Senate passed a bill, 28-2, that would make Vermont the first state...
Petroleum Group Concerned EPA May Change Ethanol Mandate
- April 17, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 17, 2014 Petroleum groups are concerned that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will change its proposed renewable fuel...
Federal Food Labeling Law Draws Ag Support
- April 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 11, 2014 Federal legislation requiring food with genetically modified ingredients to be labeled according to a national standard...
Dairy Farmers Report Rise in Sales
- March 24, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 24, 2014 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) reported a successful, profitable year for its dairy farmers and expects...