USDA/Regulatory Updates

The proposed regulation will change the way antimicrobial drugs are administered

Claiming overuse has created a threatening crisis of antibiotic resistance

Voices opinion on the proposed rule on fall protection systems

Three pending free trade agreements dominated the discussion

AFIA is working with AAFCO to compromise on the ingredient approval process

FY 2011 agriculture budget decreased dollars for agriculture research, increased funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)

Says the RFR must recognize real world practices and science

Current weight limit forces trucks to leave the loading dock half-full

Eliminates the cost and inconvenience of transporting physical receipts

Discussion centered around opening trade with Cuba

U.S. biodiesel industry is ready to help the nation to meet its goals

Seeks comment from feed industry on how to proceed

Allows producers to plant, harvest and ship their product around the world

Agency’s action follows request for review from NGFA, AFIA

Bill would change ways of establishing science- and risk-based standards

Industry disappointed by delay of the 15% ethanol blend ruling

US Labor Department's OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking to prevent injuries from slips, trips and falls on walking-working surfaces

Highlights regulations governing emissions of chromium and manganese compounds at feed and feed-ingredient manufacturing plants

Existing contract dramatically scaled back in new version

Increase stems from larger projected planted, harvested area for corn, but lower area for sorghum and barley