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Battle over US sugar policy ensues

April 9, 2013

Sugar producers and confectioners are engaged in a heated lobbying battle over US sugar policy, with producers pointing to a pair of USDA reports as evidence of needed support.

Sequester could cause billions of dollars in losses for meat producers

USDA opens export markets for hatching eggs, day-old chicks, dairy cattle and pears

New markets include Russia and Iraq.

Shane O'Halloran

April 4, 2013

New markets include Russia and Iraq.

New foundation to facilitate public-private research

The Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership Foundation will focus on commercializing research.

Shane O'Halloran

April 4, 2013

The Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership Foundation will focus on commercializing research.

Vilsack talks healthy foods, childhood nutrition

The SNAP program will be expanded, and a pilot program was a success.

Shane O'Halloran

March 29, 2013

The SNAP program will be expanded, and a pilot program was a success.

Budget cuts key topic at House Agricultural Appropriations meeting

Furloughs are expected, but final plans are not yet in place.

Shane O'Halloran

March 18, 2013

Furloughs are expected, but final plans are not yet in place.

Vilsack confirms furlough of meat inspectors

Automatic budget cuts made the move unavoidable.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2013

Automatic budget cuts made the move unavoidable.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

Budget cuts to reduce federal milk market administrator’s budget

The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund.

Shane O'Halloran

March 11, 2013

The $3 million cut will come out of the Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund.

USDA finalizes microloan program for small farmers

The loans will be worth up to $35,000.

Shane O'Halloran

March 8, 2013

The loans will be worth up to $35,000.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS indifferent to advisory committees?

A member of Congress is questioning USDA processes for ensuring that imported meat products are as safe as domestically produced items.

March 6, 2013

In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) complained that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) “fundamentally” changed the process with no notice.