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Will more data be available on off-label drug uses?

11/01/17 6:30 AM By Ed Maixner

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 – Owners of commercially minor livestock species – such as buffalo, goats, geese and ducks – may gain freer access to much more information on health care products for the critters under their care.

McKinney leading trade mission to India

11/01/17 6:21 AM By Daniel Enoch

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - Ted McKinney is in India this week, leading an agribusiness trade mission on his first international trip as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs.

Campbell Soup joins Plant Based Foods Association

11/01/17 6:19 AM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 – After leaving the Grocery Manufacturers Association in July, Campbell Soup Company announced this week that it will join the Plant Based Foods Association.

FDA proposes revoking health claim for soy protein

10/30/17 5:27 PM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017 – The Food and Drug Administration plans to revoke a health claim that consumption of soy protein can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

Washington Week Ahead: Farmers have much at stake as House GOP rolls out tax plan

10/29/17 8:17 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2017 - House Republicans reveal the details of their tax reform plan this week as GOP leaders mount an ambitious pre-Thanksgiving campaign to get tax bills through both chambers before the holiday.

Mexican grain buyers haven’t given up on the US … yet

10/25/17 6:51 AM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 – For all the talk of Mexico ditching U.S. corn, soybeans and rice, there hasn’t yet been a major shift despite the faltering efforts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Make your voice heard, Calif. pest control advisers told at meeting

10/25/17 6:40 AM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 - California pesticide control advisers (PCA’s) need to become more involved in deciding the fate of agriculture in their state, by engaging state lawmakers, supporting grower groups, and donating money to political action committees.

Tech startups seek to revolutionize farming, boost bottom lines

10/25/17 6:31 AM By Eric Englert

Washington, Oct. 25, 2017 - When retired California citrus grower and XTB Laboratories founder and President Ted Batkin explains the inner workings of orange tree RNA, his voice echoes with pride. His burgeoning UC Davis-based agtech company may soon revolutionize the way farmers approach management of the elusive and destructive citrus greening disease, allowing early detection and potentially saving growers millions.

DuPont Pioneer, Broad Institute maximize access to CRISPR-Cas9

10/25/17 6:25 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 - Two organizations that control the licensing of much of the foundational CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing intellectual property for use in agriculture decided to work together to make these tools available non-exclusively, removing roadblocks to expanded use of this technology.

Feed assistance available for Puerto Rico’s dairy farmers

10/25/17 6:11 AM By Daniel Enoch

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 - USDA is providing $12 million to enable dairy operators in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico to purchase emergency feed for their cattle.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Aug. 23, 2024: Agri-Pulse reports from the DNC with Cheri Bustos & Tom Vilsack.

Cheri Bustos, a former Illinois congresswoman and ex-chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, discussed rural perspectives on the presidential race and recounted her experience in Congress with vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.
Then, we asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack — who attended the DNC in his personal capacity — what a Harris administration will approach some key issues for agriculture.

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