TRADE TALK ...
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 ...
USDA updates scrapie regulations, standards
Changes aim to help eradicate scrapie from U.S. sheep flocks and goat herds
STATEMENT ...
Sen. Cruz on EPA's ethanol proposal
Sen. Ted Cruz: "I am encouraged by the proposal presented by Administrator Wheeler"
REGULATIONS ...
USDA, FDA to regulate cell-cultured food products
USDA & FDA to regulate cell-cultured foods from cell lines of livestock and poultry
OUTREACH ...
NFU holds College Conference on Cooperatives
Conference covers the importance, structure and operations of cooperative groups
IN MEMORIAM ...