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18 Jun 2012, 2:59 am
(The organic price is typically higher than the non-organic price.)In addition, said O'Neil, the USDA does not provide adequate risk-management tools for farmers -- organic or conventional -- who have diversified farming operations.But to its credit, he said, the Farm Bill does include some important improvements to USDA's Adjusted Gross Revenue and AGR-Lite programs to provide greater "whole farm" risk for diversified farms.Possible… [read post]
6 Jun 2013, 8:47 pm
The USDA treats grants international certifying agencies parallel accreditation with agencies in the U.S., making one agency’s judgement as valid as any other’s. [read post]
31 Jul 2014, 6:42 am
LL.M. colleagues in Washington gathered to congratulate A-dae.Pictured, left to right:Amy Lowenthal, LL.M. alumna and Assistant Counsel to the Inspector General, USDA; Richard Flournoy, LL.M. alumnus and Assistant to the Administrator, Risk Management Agency, USDA; Kelvin Stroud, current part-time LL.M. candidate and Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Pryor; Jennifer Fiser, LL.M. alumna and Agricultural Program Specialist, Disaster Assistance… [read post]
13 Nov 2018, 11:44 am
He was detailed to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition during Congress’ consideration of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996.From 1992 through 1995, David served as a Confidential Assistant to the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. [read post]
2 Sep 2017, 9:23 pm
Bill Northey for the position of under secretary for farm production and conservation, which oversees three USDA sub-agencies — the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency. [read post]
5 Jun 2015, 5:57 pm
USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) officials recommended recalling poultry products tainted with Salmonella Heidleberg, produced by California’s Foster Farms facilities as early as October 25, 2013, almost nine months before the recall went into effect, reveals documents released today by Food & Water Watch. [read post]
16 Mar 2021, 9:19 pm
She can take office immediately as Senate confirmation is not required for the USDA job. [read post]
19 Feb 2010, 6:34 am
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration are working together to achieve the goals of enhancing the safety and quality of fresh produce in ways that take into account the wide diversity of farming operations. [read post]
2 Mar 2013, 6:21 pm
Every politician or agency official expressed support for the Farm Bill. [read post]
22 Jan 2021, 6:57 am
Other employment experience includes serving as chief of staff for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, special assistant to the administrator for the Risk Management Agency and program specialist for the Farm Service Agency. [read post]
24 Oct 2022, 2:05 pm
Richard is the Deputy Administrator for Product Management at USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA), and a LL.M. [read post]
16 Jan 2019, 11:02 am
FSA Offices Opening for Three Days for Limited Business USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced this morning, in the midst of the continuing partial government shutdown, that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be opening on January 17, 18, and 22 to help farmers and ranchers with "limited services. [read post]
20 Feb 2010, 1:59 am
The agency said in its statement yesterday it expects the final rules will "take into account the diverse nature of farming operations."" [read post]
20 Feb 2010, 1:59 am
The agency said in its statement yesterday it expects the final rules will "take into account the diverse nature of farming operations. [read post]
24 Apr 2013, 5:11 am
”To help drive innovation and build thriving economies in rural communities, the USDA is promoting job growth and higher incomes through expanded production of renewable energy, outdoor recreational opportunities, and development of local and regional food supplies.As chair of the first-ever White House Rural Council, Vilsack and the USDA are taking steps to strengthen services for rural businesses and entrepreneurs who are creating job opportunities by finding new ways to… [read post]
15 Oct 2013, 10:01 pm
“The fact that USDA has not acted on our petition in two-and-a-half years is just inviting more outbreaks like this and the agency is left with an inability to respond effectively to a consumer health threat. [read post]
9 Jan 2014, 10:01 pm
Department of Agriculture suspended poultry processing at a Foster Farms plant in Livingston, CA, due to an infestation of cockroaches. [read post]
5 Dec 2016, 8:19 am
The comment is just one voice in a loud outcry against the USDA’s label giveaway to the animal slaughter and by-product industry. [read post]
10 Dec 2014, 10:10 am
And 12 years into the program, USDA does not have a national database of organic farms in the program to keep track of potential infractions. [read post]
1 Apr 2015, 11:37 am
Ask your legislators to make sure agencies regulate air and water polluted by factory farms. [read post]
