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UF Sniffs Out New Truffle Worth $800 a Pound
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers—and a couple of truffle-sniffing dogs—unearth new species and rewrite what we know about prized gourmet fungi.
R-CALF Refiles Electronic ID Complaint
Line on Agriculture
Electronic identification ear tags litigation and legislation still moving forward to percent mandated EID ear tag use on cattle.
Continuing Resolution Provides Some Stability for Agriculture
California Ag Today
Over the past weekend, President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30. While the measure represents a broad effort to maintain government operations, there are key provisions within it that directly impact agriculture.
Always Cautious About Mandating
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President, Justin Tupper, weights in on mandatory EID eartags.
Mandatory EID Still a Concern for USCA
California Ag Today
“We’re always cautious about mandating," says Justin Tupper, U.S. Cattlemen's Association President.
Complaint Alleges EID Tags "Unlawful" and "Burdensome"
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a new requirement for electronically readable EID livestock tags would create significant financial and operational burdens, particularly on small and independent cattle producers.
Complaint Challenges Mandatory EID Tags
California Ag Today
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, challenging a new rule that would require electronically readable, or EID, ear tags for certain cattle and bison transported across state lines.
Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short
Line on Agriculture
The required EID tags are not required to be scanned throughout the cattle supply chain, which goes against USDA's premise that the tags are needed for traceability, according to R-CALF USA.
USDA Says New EID Ear Tags Won't Compromise Privacy
Line on Agriculture
A new traceability goes into effect for certain classes of cattle and bison on November 5
Ranchers Urged to Ready Themselves for Nov 5 EID Requirement
California Ag Today
If you expect to move cattle to a different state in November, the California Cattlemen’s Association is urging you to start planning now for a new USDA traceability rule that may require you to use an electronic identification device (EID) in some of your cattle.
New Cattle and Bison Traceability Ear Tag Rule Takes Effect Next Month
Line on Agriculture
Feeder cattle are not subject to electronic identification ear tags.
CA Agricultural Leadership Program Announces 54th Class
California Ag Today
This prestigious leadership development program offers a unique, 17-month experience designed for emerging and mid-career leaders in agriculture.
Tax Reform for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many vital provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are due to end at the close of next year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must not lose sight of protecting those provisions.
Continued; Chevron Deference and Cattle Ear Tag Mandate
Line on Agriculture
Part two of a two-part series on how overturning the Chevron Deference relates to USDA's RFID ear tag use mandate.
Does EID Rule Fall Under Chevron Deference?
Line on Agriculture
Wyoming legislators oppose the Electronic Ear Tag Mandate from USDA citing Chevron Deference.
Cattle Group Opposed to Mandatory Electronic Ear Tags
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF U.S.A. CEO, Bill Bullard says that cattle producers should not have to incur the cost of a program that does not achieve traceability.