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While the traditional Gasparilla Pirate Fest and industry sustainability are official themes during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) convention this week, one recognizing that government is “regulating rather than legislating” is also prominent.

During the opening session, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam characterized the hopes of many in the agricultural industry when he praised Chrysler’s commercial, “So God Made a Farmer,” that aired during Super Bowl XVLII.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 - The Agriculture Department released two reports Tuesday that synthesize the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. agriculture and forests.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 – The Agriculture Department issued a reminder today to farmers and ranchers that it is not too late to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 - President Obama nominated Sally Jewell today to replace outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who is set to step down in March.

he European Union will begin to accept U.S. imports of live swine and beef washed with lactic acid, Ambassador Islam Siddiqui, Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), noted yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 – Twenty-eight senators have called on the Agriculture Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to ensure that updated country-of-origin labeling (COOL) rules let U.S. consumers know where their meat is produced.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new rules today that will reform unnecessary, obsolete, or excessively burdensome requirements on rural hospitals and health care providers

While farm bill issues continue to percolate, Congress is set this week to take on issues related to the budget, domestic violence, and possible misconduct from a senator.