Articles by Sarah Gonzalez

Veterinarians and Congress members weighed the risks and benefits of passing an amendment to the Horse Protection Act that would require USDA to accredit all inspectors involved in Tennessee Walking Horse shows. Witnesses representing several aspects of the industry testified on H.R. 1518, the Prev

House and Senate lawmakers consistently identified commodity programs, crop insurance, food stamps and conservation programs as main priorities during the first conference committee meeting as they sought to find a compromise between the House and Senate farm bills.

Agricultural groups that represent members involved in the futures market opposed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) approval of its latest customer protections rule Wednesday.

In his address after Congress passed a continuing resolution Wednesday night, President Barack Obama mentioned “things that we know will help strengthen our economy that we could get done before this year is out. “

The partial federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 includes a branch of USDA that may impact livestock vaccine availability, according industry members and the Animal Health Institute (AHI).

Futures market regulators and participants testified that certain elements of a rulemaking proposal issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) would harm the agricultural community. They testified during a hearing conducted by the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on General

While some view the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as a welcome reprieve for rural communities with limited access to health care providers, others say it’s a hasty overreach that could stifle competition and raise premium rates. And it’s a disparity of opinion that not only exists between Democrats and

Meat industry trade groups opposed to the USDA Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rule requested the federal government delay enforcement of the rule until the World Trade Organization (WTO) reaches a decision about its compliance.

Agribusiness and NGO leaders gathered in Washington today to learn about Syngenta’s seven-year plan to boost worldwide crop yields, a challenge that cannot be solved merely by applying the latest fertilizers or pesticides, said Syngenta’s CEO Mike Mack.

Sugar processors forfeited an estimated 85,000 tons of sugar, valued at approximately $35 million, to USDA as a result of record U.S. crop production and Mexican imports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed today.