Lawmakers reach agreement ‘in principle’ on farm bill 11.29.2018 By Jay Sjerven and MEAT+POULTRY Staff House, Senate ag leaders waiting for cost estimates.Read More
Meat ballot initiatives in US states could affect national outlook 11.28.2018 By Jay Sjerven California farm animal confinement measure approved, split decision on taxing food and beverages.Read More
Unfinished farm bill 10.02.2018 By Jay Sjerven The legislation expires as the US House heads to recess.Read More
Deadline approaches for new NAFTA deal 08.01.2018 By Jay Sjerven The US and Mexico continued to talk in recent weeks.Read More
Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate ag committee 06.14.2018 By Jay Sjerven A full floor vote could happen before July 4.Read More
Farm bill might be held up over differences in SNAP 04.18.2018 By Jay Sjerven Nutrition programs account for about 80 percent of the spending authorized under the farm bill.Read More
Trade clashes continue for the US, China 04.05.2018 By Jay Sjerven Retaliatory tariffs against US goods include beef and soybeans.Read More
Administration works to speed up NAFTA negotiations 03.27.2018 By Jay Sjerven Trade rep Lighthizer is proposing an agreement in principle by March 31.Read More
Transportation concerns go beyond logging requirements 03.20.2018 By Jay Sjerven Lack of drivers is a fundamental problem for the trucking industry.Read More
Public comments sought on 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines priority topics 02.28.2018 By Jay Sjerven For the first time, USDA and HHS will seek public comments on the development process.Read More