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Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
New Hemp Product Rules: Countdown to Compliance
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s updated hemp regulations will be enforced starting June 16, 2025. Businesses must act now to ensure their packaging and labeling meet strict new standards aimed at protecting consumers—especially kids.
Ranchers Help Shape National Ag Policy in D.C.
California Ag Today
Cattle producers took their voices to the Capitol earlier this month during the USCA Fly-In, advocating for transparent markets, science-based livestock ID, and stronger labeling standards.
Cattle Producers Bring Priorities to Washington
Southeast Regional Ag News
Cattle producers from across the country met in D.C. earlier this month, voicing their concerns on fair markets, labeling, and herd health. The goal: policy that puts producers first
Florida Farm Bill Signed into Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s 2025 Farm Bill is now law. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation brings sweeping changes aimed at strengthening agriculture and consumer protections across the state.
Second Guessing Where Milk Comes From?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Representative Kaylee Tuck, sponsor of the "Florida Farm Bill," says, “No one should have to guess whether the ‘milk’ they’re buying actually comes from a cow.”
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
A WTO-Compliant Version of Mandatory COOL?
California Ag Today
The American Beef Labeling Act would require the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with the USDA, to develop a World Trade Organization-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment.
A Reinstatement of Country of Origin Labeling?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A reinstatement of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling? It could be on the horizon with the reintroduction of the American Beef Labeling Act. The U.S. Cattlemen's Association weighs in.
Comments Needed on Plant-Based Dairy Nomenclature
California Ag Today
The FDA has released its draft guidance for industry on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The comment period is open until March.
Food Date Labeling Questions and Rough Farm Income Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA and USDA announced a joint request for information about food date labeling, including terms like “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By", and the USDA’s farm income forecast for 2024 revealed a difficult year for the nation’s ag producers.
WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
Georgia National Fair and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is alive as hundreds of thousands of guests’ flock to Perry to celebrate the 35th Annual Georgia National Fair, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Beef Exports Higher and Pesticide Labeling Request
The Agribusiness Update
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, and a coalition of attorneys general is urging the EPA to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on all pesticide products.
California Under Microscope with Pesticide Labeling
California Ag Today
A coalition of attorneys general is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products across the country
'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.