House ag committee chairman loses reelection 11.11.2020 By Jay Sjerven Jim Costa of California and David Scott of Georgia, both having won their election contests, have indicated interest in the top job.Read More
Senate ag committee to change in 2021 11.10.2020 By Jay Sjerven Senator Pat Roberts is retiring and leaves the chair spot open.Read More
FDA pursues improved traceability for certain foods 10.09.2020 By Jay Sjerven The proposed rule breaks new ground in food traceability.Read More
FDA shows flexibility during pandemic 09.25.2020 By Jay Sjerven Measures by the agency are temporary but may provide lessons going forward.Read More
Report shows food recalls down sharply during COVID-19 09.02.2020 By Jay Sjerven FDA food recalls dropped 44% between April and June, the first full quarter in pandemic.Read More
USDA proposes to expand National Organic Program’s oversight 08.21.2020 By Jay Sjerven The proposed rule would help handle industry fraud.Read More
USDA projects record yields for corn, soybeans 08.14.2020 By Jay Sjerven The 2020 crop could be the largest ever, the agency said.Read More
China recommits to trade agreement 06.24.2020 By Jay Sjerven Secretary of State Pompeo met with Yang Jiechi to discuss the US-China relationship on June 17.Read More
Trade concerns for remainder of 2020 include COVID-19, China 05.04.2020 By Jay Sjerven China may fall short of its phase one commitments as world braces for pandemic effects on trade.Read More
Long-term pandemic effects on food industry still unknown 04.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Purdue professor suggests the way food is processed and distributed could change.Read More