Articles by Jacqui Fatka

Jones named FDA deputy commissioner of human foods

08/23/23 1:33 PM By Jacqui Fatka

James “Jim” Jones has been selected by the Food and Drug Administration to serve as the first deputy commissioner for human foods, giving him a chance to direct and oversee reorganization efforts at the agency.

Daybreak Aug. 23: Mexico not backing off biotech ban

08/23/23 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, Jacqui Fatka, Noah Wicks, and Bill Tomson

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Mexico is standing firm on its biotech corn decree, despite the Biden administration’s decision to seek a dispute panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

Dairy hearing primer: What to know as FMMO hearing process begins

08/23/23 5:15 AM By Jacqui Fatka

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Dairy producers and market participants will be sharing testimony starting Aug. 23 on a wide range of proposals for USDA as it considers updates to the federal milk marketing order.

Califf: Announcements ‘imminent’ on FDA deputy commissioner, CVM agenda

08/22/23 4:20 PM By Jacqui Fatka

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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said the agency plans to soon announce the naming of the new deputy commissioner of human foods as well as unveil its innovation agenda for the Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Daybreak Aug. 22: Freedom Caucus threatens spending showdown

08/22/23 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Noah Wicks, and Jacqui Fatka

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The House Freedom Caucus is raising the stakes for a showdown over federal spending this fall.

Training the next generation of ag and food workers takes innovative approaches

08/21/23 11:04 AM By Jacqui Fatka

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Colleges, companies, farm organizations and others around the country are employing innovative thinking to develop the next generation of ag and food employees. Apprenticeships, workforce training, career development and onboarding employees all offer ways for companies to build their future workforce with the talent needed to meet the growing projected job opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Daybreak Aug. 21: USTR heading to India for bilateral talks

08/21/23 9:58 AM By Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, Noah Wicks, and Jacqui Fatka

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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be arriving in New Delhi Saturday for bilateral talks with Indian trade officials as the government there continues its controversial ban on rice exports.

California Milk Excelerator building momentum for new innovative dairy products

08/16/23 7:25 AM By Jacqui Fatka

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John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board, and Fred Schonenberg, founder of VentureFuel, an innovation advisory firm, happened to be sitting next to each other at a conference when they hatched the idea of creating a "Shark Tank" program to spur the development of new products made from California milk. The Real California Milk Excelerator program was born.

Compensation conundrum: It’s more than just a salary

Good company culture critical to keeping employees, and perks becoming important, too

08/14/23 11:56 AM By Jacqui Fatka

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Agriculture companies are becoming creative in getting new employees in the door, then keeping them by establishing a culture that values the input of employees and helps them buy into the overall mission of feeding and fueling the world.

Daybreak Aug. 11: Peterson warns GOP on farm bill amendments

08/11/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Jacqui Fatka, and Noah Wicks

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Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has a message for House Republican leaders. There are plenty of Democratic votes to pass a farm bill, unless the GOP drives them away with changes forced by hard-line conservatives.

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07.10.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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