Ontario seeks public comments on farm trespass bill 03.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer Opponents of the legislation say it is modeled after US ‘ag-gag’ laws.Read More
Oklahoma joins pushback against California Prop. 12 03.12.2020 By Erica Shaffer Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed a brief arguing the law is unconstitutional.Read More
Chlorine-washed chicken issues part of upcoming US/UK trade agreements 03.11.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma There has been a ban on chicken exports to the EU since 1997.Read More
President Trump signs ag inspector bill 03.05.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The law authorizes funding for additional US Customs and Border Patrol agents and other resources.Read More
Lawsuit filed against USDA over poultry line speeds 02.27.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The National Chicken Council responded to the pending litigation.Read More
Lawmakers seek probe into trade mitigation payments, JBS S.A. 02.12.2020 By Erica Shaffer OIG officials declined to comment on any investigation.Read More
US House passes ag inspector bill 02.11.2020 By Erica Shaffer The legislation provides funding for additional US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents and other resources.Read More
RFID lawsuit: Gotta have it or make it stop? 02.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA says the complaint is moot after it withdrew its traceability plan, but plaintiffs’ lawyers argue the court should hear the case.Read More
R-CALF to challenge magistrate judge ruling in checkoff case 02.03.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA memorandums of understanding with state beef councils is insufficient, group says.Read More
Court to hear motion to dismiss swine slaughter lawsuit 01.27.2020 By Erica Shaffer A decision is expected later this year.Read More
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