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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, May 10, 2024
ItÐs been three months since China announced that it would lift its 13-year ban on U.S. beef, but trade still hasnÐt resumed and the delay is testing the patience of U.S. ranchers.
Food and agriculture sectors in the U.S. fosters vibrant and strong communities domestically, providing jobs and economic opportunities for our families.
A new USDA Office of Inspector Generalðs report about the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Nebraska paints a substantially different picture than a major daily newspaper described in a scathing report that alleged animal abuse and prompted calls for investigations&
California, the nationðs biggest agricultural state, is also tops ð by a long shot ð when it comes to farmers selling their products through direct marketing practices.
Genetically modified crops may not be popular among certain aspects of the population, but those responsible for their growth see the technology as an essential tool.
USDA`s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants food manufacturers and retailers to use a `Best if Used by` date label on their products instead of frequently used phrases such as `Sell-by` and `Use-by` as a way of reducing food waste.
A federal court is giving the National Cattlemen`s Beef Association until mid-February to complete a review of documents from a USDA audit of the beef checkoff, in connection with a lawsuit challenging NCBA`s role in how checkoff money is spent.