According to Scientific American, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Global Food Security Act of 2016” (S. 1252), authorizing a “comprehensive strategic approach” for U.S. foreign assistance programs … Continue Reading →
According to NBC News, on December 18, the U.S. Congress passed the $ 1.1 trillion spending bill that incorporates legislation from the 12 appropriations subcommittees and will keep the government … Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives sent its version of the Farm Bill to the Senate this week to begin the conference process, even though the House bill omits the … Continue Reading →
According to the Huffington Post, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced bills to the Senate and House of Representatives on April 24 that would require … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, the U.S. Congress approved $ 55 million on March 21 to prevent the furlough of all U.S. meat inspectors this summer, a step that could have driven … Continue Reading →
Yes, it’s a $ 500 million industry we’re losing out on. No, it’s still too close a relative to marijuana. Don’t know, I want to know more before I decide. … Continue Reading →
According to the Des Moines Register, on Jan. 1 the U.S. Congress agreed to extend parts of the expired 2008 Farm Bill through September as part of a last-minute package … Continue Reading →
Congress agreed to a last-minute deal to increase taxes on high earners to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of broader tax hikes and spending cuts. read more Supermarket News
According to The Washington Post, as the U.S. Congress debates whether to renew the Farm Bill, the House is proposing to introduce frozen, canned, and dried produce to the program … Continue Reading →
