HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS ...
TRADE TALK ...
Trump claims two victories on trade, doubts remain
Twin breakthroughs on trade provided a breather from two chaotic years
PESTICIDE REGULATION ...
NY to ban aerial use of pesticide
Nearly all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos will be banned by December 2020
TRADE TALK ...
USDA plans 7 trade missions for 2020
Four of the missions are first-time destinations for USDA trade missions
TRADE TALK ...
Former Ag Secretaries announce support for USMCA
All former U.S. Secretaries of Ag since President Reagan's Administration support USMCA
SOIL HEALTH ...
Testimony supports investment in soil health
SHP testifies in support of investment and collaboration in soil health practices
DAIRY POLICY ...
Peterson, Thompson push USDA on dairy program
Representatives noted that the 2018 bill can provide needed assistance to dairy farmers
AG POLICY ...
NHFBF young farmers connect with legislators
Legislative Breakfast event was held at Pearl & Sons Farm in Loudon on March 26th
FOOD SAFETY ...
Emails show FDA worry after romaine outbreaks
Email stated produce industry's water testing "failed in an epic and tragic way"
ANIMAL HEALTH ...