Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes in House, moves to Senate 12.10.2021 By Ryan McCarthy and Jordan Tyler The bill is designed to prohibit ocean carriers from unreasonably declining cargo bookings.Read More
USDA greenlights Low Carbon Beef program 12.09.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The cattle certification program allows beef farmers and ranchers to earn a premium by reducing carbon emissions in their cattle operations.Read More
Federal court orders OSHA to suspend recent vaccine mandate 11.19.2021 By Ryan McCarthy If implemented again, the rule would cover about two-thirds of the US workforce.Read More
USDA names new undersecretary for food safety 11.19.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Jose Emilio Esteban, DVM, has worked with the agency since 2001.Read More
NielsenIQ acquires major retail tech company 05.19.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The market research firm has purchased Label Insight, giving it access to its market-leading product attribute database.Read More
Simmons' Arkansas employees to recieve COVID-19 vaccines 03.11.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The vaccines will be administered at drive-thru clinics and through the company's network of healthcare providers and on-site medical professionals. Read More
Feed, pet food organizations press trade officials to stay in WTO 09.29.2020 By Jordan Tyler and Ryan McCarthy The American Feed Industry Association and National Grain and Feed Association are two of 61 trade groups urging Congress and US trade officials to remain in the global trade organization.Read More
Trump issues executive order to sustain meat production, supply chain 04.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Kimberlie Clyma The President cited the Defense Production Act of 1950 to keep meat plants in the United States up and running "to the maximum extent possible."Read More
Temporary guidance issued to protect meat manufacturing workers 04.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Interim guidance from the CDC and OSHA encourages companies to take additional measures to safeguard employees amid COVID-19.Read More