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
FDA tries to help with growing egg demand 04.09.2020 By Jay Sjerven Guidance provides flexibility for producers to shift operations to meet retail demand.Read More
FDA reduces labeling regulations to continue consumer access to food 04.08.2020 By Jay Sjerven Flexibility on labeling will apply for duration of the public health emergency.Read More
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
