Trump administration begins NAFTA renegotiation 06.06.2017 By Jay Sjerven The food and agriculture community voiced support for a negotiated “modernization” of NAFTA.Read More
Proposed ag budget draws criticism from legislators, farm groups 05.25.2017 By Jay Sjerven President Donald J. Trump proposed a fiscal year 2018 budget for the US Department of Agriculture at $137 billion.Read More
USDA offers flexibility with school lunch program 05.02.2017 By Jay Sjerven The changes will restore local control of nutrition guidelines. Read More
Food safety agencies focus on foodborne illness 04.06.2017 By Jay Sjerven IFSAC rolls out its plans for the next five years. Read More
The importance of preserving NAFTA 03.20.2017 By Jay Sjerven Food executives discuss ideas to show the Trump administration the importance of the trade agreement. Read More
Farm Bureau optimistic about regulatory reform under Trump 02.28.2017 By Jay Sjerven Zippy Duvall expresses concern over immigration and trade policy. Read More
US Chamber of Commerce president warns against leaving NAFTA 02.09.2017 By Jay Sjerven Thomas Donohue says organization will fight for shared priorities when NAFTA negotiations begin. Read More
Trump withdraws US from TPP with executive order 01.24.2017 By Jay Sjerven and MEAT+POULTRY Staff Ag community expresses its concerns with the action. Read More
Farm groups focus on trade 01.10.2017 By Jay Sjerven Farmer organizations share concerns in letter to Trump Administration.Read More
Food safety in 2017 is taking shape 12.29.2016 By Jay Sjerven The Trump Administration is still forming its food regulatory policy.Read More