Pesticide Liability Debate Intensifies in Farm Bill Fight
(NAFB.com) – A growing dispute over pesticide regulations has emerged as a key flashpoint in negotiations over the next federal farm bill. Lawmakers debated provisions that would limit state authority over pesticide labeling and protect manufacturers from
Meatpacking Industry Under Fire from Senate Democrats
(NAFB.com) – Senate Democrats are proposing sweeping legislation aimed at breaking up dominant U.S. meatpacking companies, arguing that greater competition could help lower grocery prices and improve conditions for farmers and ranchers. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
U.S., U.K. Ag Leaders Meet in Virginia to Highlight Beef Trade
(NAFB.com) – U.S. and United Kingdom agriculture officials and industry leaders met last week at a Virginia cattle farm to highlight expanding beef trade between the two countries following a recent bilateral agreement. The visit, organized by
Monday, March 9th Weather
TODAY: VARIABLY CLOUDY WITH MORE SUN NORTH, A FEW CLOUDS SOUTH ALONG WITH PERIODS OF FLURRIES. OTHERWISE MOSTLY SUNNY AT TIMES, COOL, WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND A NORTHWEST BREEZE 10 TO 25 THIS MORNING, DIMINISHING