Articles by Agri-Pulse staff

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement today regarding reports on the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft proposal to reduce ethanol consumption mandate in the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard.

In an effort to preempt proposals that would place restrictions on federal crop insurance, a coalition of 47 agricultural groups sent a letter to House leaders asking them to oppose any adjusted gross income (AGI) means testing provisions for the program.

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, today states that changes are needed to the eligibility requirements for being “actively involved” in farming.

Despite the partial government shutdown, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today was able to publish a “public health alert” after an estimated 278 illnesses wee linked to consumption of raw chicken products from a California processor

The White House released a statement today from the leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations indicating they are on track to complete their talks.

Leaders of bird conservation groups Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever sent a letter today to the president and congressional leaders asking them to finish a five-year farm bill as soon as possible.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) became vocal about the federal government shutdown today when it asked Congress to find a compromise

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Ct., said approval of the Trans Pacific Partnership would threaten food safety in the United States on a call with media hosted by Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch today.

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., today announced the formation of the inaugural Senate Chicken Caucus in the United States Senate

The outlook for global cereal supply in the 2013/14 marketing season remains generally favorable despite downward adjustments to forecasts for world cereal production and closing stocks, according to the latest issue of FAO's quarterly Crop Prospects and Food Situation report