FDA seeks input on risk assessment regarding use of raw manure as produce fertilizer.
- Among the issues addressed in FDA’s final rule related to produce safety under the FDA Food
AGRICULTURE
Looser Livestock Export Rules
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USDA loosens livestock export rules.
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has regulatory authority over both the import and export of
Tariff Trouble
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Animal Pharm
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CFS report addresses use of animal drugs in livestock farming.
- The ongoing discussion about the use of antibiotics in farming has received renewed interest in light of recent actions by
Paving the Way for RNA Spray
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RNA spray is touted as an alternative to GMOs.
- The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops and the use of GM ingredients in foods continue to be sources of worldwide
COOL Cash Cow
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USTR indicates that COOL damages are much lower than Canada and Mexico estimated.
- As previously covered on this blog, the U.S. government continues to develop strategies to cope with
Ag-Gag Red Flag
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Federal judge strikes down Idaho “Ag-Gag” law.
- As previously covered on this blog, several states have enacted “Ag-Gag” laws that generally seek to prevent individuals or organizations from investigating
COOL by Choice
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Senate introduces voluntary COOL bill.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has been working to resolve the controversy surrounding country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for meat products. In
Another Ban Bites the Dust
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Federal judge strikes down Maui County’s GM crop ban.
- As recently covered on this blog, various counties in Hawaii and Oregon have enacted bans on the cultivation of genetically
Senate Stalls
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Senate still has not passed bill to repeal COOL requirements.
- As previously covered on this blog, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill to repeal country of