USDA identifies essential services during ‘shelter-in-residence’ orders 03.26.2020 By Jay Sjerven FSIS meat, poultry, swine and egg inspection and laboratory services will remain open.Read More
Economic Research Service sees possible budget cuts, again 02.19.2020 By Jay Sjerven The budget reduction reflects proposed cuts in research, publications and staff.Read More
USDA looks at food waste at schools in possible rule change 01.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Requirements pertaining to fruits and vegetables would be loosened.Read More
Senate committee approves USMCA 01.08.2020 By Jay Sjerven The full Senate could vote on the measure by the end of the week.Read More
USMCA moves through House Committee, closes in on full vote 12.18.2019 By Jay Sjerven Final passage in House expected, Senate plans to consider early next year.Read More
ERS, NIFA relocations remain unsettled 08.23.2019 By Jay Sjerven USDA agencies have been preparing space for new and relocating employees.Read More
UN climate report addresses impact of diet, food waste 08.15.2019 By Jay Sjerven Reducing waste and adjusting dietary preferences have roles in mitigating the effects of climate change.Read More
Employees reject ERS, NIFA transfers 07.17.2019 By Jay Sjerven The USDA’s plan to relocate agencies to Kansas City face challenges.Read More
US-China tariff tiff continues 05.16.2019 By Jay Sjerven Trade talks could resume between the country’s leaders at the upcoming G-20 summit.Read More
Agribusiness groups push legislators to ratify USMCA 05.07.2019 By Jay Sjerven The trade agreement must secure approval of legislatures in all three partner countries.Read More
