Vilsack points to key priorities for USDA 02.04.2021 By Jay Sjerven President's nominee for secretary of agriculture outlines action plan on pandemic, racial justice and climate change.Read More
Panel urges Senate to confirm Vilsack as ag secretary 02.03.2021 By Jay Sjerven Tom Vilsack set to return to the helm of the USDA.Read More
USDA may have to raise China corn import forecast 01.28.2021 By Jay Sjerven China has purchased 3.7 million tonnes of US corn this week.Read More
China buys 1.36 million tonnes of US corn over weekend 01.26.2021 By Jay Sjerven US corn export sales to China for 2020-21 now above 12 million tonnes.Read More
FDA publishes final rule for production of hemp 01.20.2021 By Jay Sjerven Final hemp rule considers stakeholder comments.Read More
ERS employees eager to turn the page 01.20.2021 By Jay Sjerven Current workforce said to be overburdened since transfer and brain-drain.Read More
FDA food safety programs see increased funding 01.14.2021 By Jay Sjerven Budget prepares FDA for transition to Biden administration.Read More
COVID-19 relief package seen as ‘down payment’ on what’s needed 12.30.2020 By Jay Sjerven Restaurants and food assistance providers may need more help in 2021.Read More
Food industry cautious about HHS regulatory reform proposal 12.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Is now the time, and is this the way for regulatory reform?Read More
Restaurant operators brace for a bitter winter 12.16.2020 By Jay Sjerven NRA survey reveals perilous state of industry.Read More