Category Archives: Agriculture News
Agriculture: A Deadly Occupation
New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show agriculture as one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. A list compiled by Forbes shows the top 15 most dangerous jobs in the United S...
Jun 24, 2016
Meat Stays On Military Menus
The House of Representatives recently passed the Defense Department Appropriations Act with an amendment that said meat will remain an option for members of the military. The amendment was offered by ...
Jun 23, 2016
President Obama to Sign Chemical Safety Bill
The White House says President Barack Obama will sign a chemical safety bill this week that passed the U.S. House and Senate recently. Obama will sign the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 2...
Jun 21, 2016
Direct Payments Expected to Rise in 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says direct payments made to farmers are expected to increase roughly 31 percent this year to $13.9 billion. Direct farm program payments are those paid directly by ...
Jun 20, 2016
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output, or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Me...
Jun 17, 2016
Stay on WOTUS Likely Holds into 2017
A federal court order shows arguments on the merits of a lawsuit against the Waters of the U.S. rule will likely be scheduled beyond February of next year. DTN reports a court order this week from the...
Jun 16, 2016
California Water Crisis Could Get Worse
Deputy Secretary Mike Connor of the U.S. Interior Department heads to California this week to discuss the state's worsening water crisis. Politico reports that he will meet with state officials and wa...
Jun 15, 2016
Labor Bill Prohibits OSHA from Imposing New Fertilizer Restrictions
The fiscal year Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill includes a provision that would stop new restrictions on fertilizer sales. North Dakota Democratic Senator John Hoeve...
Jun 13, 2016
Anti-Organic Checkoff Groups Sends Letter to USDA
A letter submitted to USDA this week from the No Organic Checkoff Coalition urges the Agricultural Marketing Service not to establish a checkoff for organics. The letter tells USDA a mandatory federal...
Jun 10, 2016
Milk Producers to Talk GMO’s on Capitol Hill
As Congress is back in session this week, dairy producers and dairy cooperative officials will be there to discuss GMO labeling. Politico reports the National Milk Producers Federation members want a ...
Jun 08, 2016
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