Search: proposed
26 Results
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Valentine Flower Demand and Continuation of SNAP Benefit Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Valentine flower demand is high, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% SNAP benefit increase.
Canadian Regulations on California Romaine and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Canada has proposed testing requirements on imports of California romaine over E.coli scare, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.
Georgia Ag Experience at Schools and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture prepares Georgia Ag Experience for school visits, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.
Organic Certification Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining the call to rethink changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, including proposed reductions in the reimbursement rate and maximum assistance allowed.
Potato Exports Higher and Cattle Inventory Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Potato exports for frozen, dehydrated and fresh are up slightly, and Cattle inventory year-over-year is unchanged.
Dairy's ASF Impact on Milk and EPA Biofuels Increase
The Agribusiness Update
The dairy industry watches China's African Swine Fever for import on milk prices, and EPA proposes increased biofuels blend in 2020.
NFU Opposes SNAP Requirements and Trump Meets w/ China
The Agribusiness Update
National Farmers Union opposes proposed tightening of SNAP work requirements, and President meets with Chinese officials to talk trade.
New Zealand Drought and U.S. Pork on Convenience Stores
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand drought watched as opportunity for U.S. dairy, and U.S. Pork industry targets convenience store market in Mexico.
Teen Spikes Dad's Drink and Dems Cool to USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
A Wisconsin teen spikes dad's energy drink with cattle tranquilizer, and Democrats cool to USMCA.
Tariffs Hit U.S. Dairy and Tariffs Offset New NAFTA
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs make big impact on U.S. Dairy, and study shows trade wars and tariffs more than negate potential gains from reworked NAFTA.
PETA's Immigration Campaign and FDA/USDA Lab-Grown Meat
The Agribusiness Update
PETA to launch billboard campaign comparing separation of immigrant families to milking dairy cows, and meeting could settle FDA or USDA jurisdiction over lab-grown meat.
New Wasp & BMSB and USDA Bioengineering Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
OSU entomologist finds new wasp that could be natural control tool for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, and USDA proposes National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
H-2C Program Clears Judiciary and Off-label Dicamba in Arkansas
The Agribusiness Update
House Judiciary approves H-2C guestworker program, and BASF data suggests off-label Dicamba use widespread in Arkansas this year.
GIPSA Pulls Fair Practice Rule and EPA's RFS Reductions
The Agribusiness Update
GIPSA pulls Final Farmer Fair Practice Rule over legal and policy concerns, and four GOP Governors write President Trump over EPA's proposed RFS reductions.
Renewable Fuel Standard Cuts and Conservation Compliance Enforcement
The Agribusiness Update
Renewable Fuels industry frustrated over EPA's proposed cuts to RFS, and Congress is asked to tighten enforcement of conservation compliance, spending, and crop insurance.
Dietary Guidelines Changes and NAFTA Sunset Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Changes proposed for how American Dietary Guidelines are determined, and Ross-Lighthizer call for 5-year sunset in renegotiated NAFTA.
Extended Comment Period On Water Rules
Food Forethought
Interested stakeholders have additional 91 days to comment on EPA's proposed definition for waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act.
Conservation Practices Threatened
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed expanded definition of "waters of the United States" could threaten conservation practices.
Protecting Water Rights
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Proposed instream flow rule for the Spokane River would serve as a water right for the river.