Some in Congress oppose hog rule; NPPC says modernization necessary
Opposition is mounting for USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s plan to enact the Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection proposed rule, which has been in “pilot project” mode for more than a decade.
Along with rising gasoline and diesel prices, the debate heated up last week over a U.S. EPA regulation restricting use of E15 gasoline in the summer, beginning June 1.
Proposed repeal of WOTUS now uncertain, with farm bill failure
A permanent repeal of land use restrictions that agriculture has hotly contested from the beginning may or may not go forward because of the proposed 2018 farm bill’s failure to pass a U.S. House vote May 18.
Few canceled Dean contractors are finding new buyers for milk
In February, more than 100 dairy farmers in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and five other states received a letter from Dean Foods, informing them their milk contracts were being terminated.
Ambassadors hash over trade deals, WTO and effectiveness
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and global trade were the focus of four former and current U.S. ambassadors during a Farm Foundation Forum last week.
China trade visit valuable for representatives of commerce
While tensions remain high between the U.S. and Chinese governments, businesspeople on both sides of the Pacific expect and hope trade continues as usual.
The House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019, which included language offered by U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan’s 10th District affirming the national security importance of the Soo Locks.
State officials hope Israel trip brings Indiana economic gold
A recent trip to Israel by Indiana officials may lead to partnership opportunities with public and private entities in Indiana, according to Bruce Kettler, director of the state Department of Agriculture.
