Profitability Potential Steers Producer Support of Traceability Efforts

Weekly eNewsletter | August 9, 2021 | Volume 174

Profitability Potential Steers Producer Support of Traceability Efforts

Traceability has the attention of lawmakers. In the last month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that included a directive to USDA to consider new rules defining when meat can bear “Product of USA” labels to increase transparency for consumers. On the heels of this, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA would work to restore the Packers and Stockyards Act in an effort to level the playing field for farmers and ranchers.

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Launches Statewide Sustainability Series

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is excited to invite farmers and agriculturists to attend “Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series.” This series of nine tours will take place across the state in each of the Farm Bureau districts, highlighting diverse commodities and sustainability practices.

Truth-In-Labeling In Progress

“Now that our work on the State Budget is completed, I am refocusing my efforts on other legislation. As the Co-Chair for the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), I admit that most of my attention has been dedicated to working through the budget process. I am ready to shift my effort.

USDA Chief Vet Officer Explains Importance Of Keeping ASF Out Of U.S.

Now that African Swine Fever has been confirmed in the Dominican Republican, many are wondering what would happen if ASF were to potentially spread in the United States. USDA’s Chief Veterinarian Officer explains that ASF would be damaging to the U.S. economy.