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Members of Congress express concern about implementation of FSIS Salmonella regulation

On October 31, 2025, in Food Safety, by Tom

More than a dozen House members, led by Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-1), this week wrote to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) expressing concern regarding the implementation of the Agency’s regulation that classifies Salmonella as an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products.

NCC hails Malaysian, Cambodian trade pacts

On October 31, 2025, in International Trade, by Tom

President Trump has secured agreements on reciprocal trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached frameworks for such pacts with Thailand and Vietnam, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced last weekend.

Government Shutdown Day 31

On October 31, 2025, in Congressional News, by Tom

Now on its 31st day, the shutdown is almost certain to extend into next week, with the Senate adjourned until Monday.

Election Watch

On October 31, 2025, in Elections, by Tom

Next Tuesday, voters will show how much the political environment has — or hasn’t — changed since last November. Political analysts say the elections next week in a handful of states are really a pulse check on voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Here are the races to watch.

Senate Agriculture Committee holds confirmation hearing for Under Secretary for Food Safety nominee

On October 31, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Mindy Brashears, who is the nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety.

Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for Chief Agricultural Negotiator nominee

On October 31, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday held a hearing on the confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

China promises to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

On October 31, 2025, in International Trade, by David Elrod

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week said China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year and 25 million metric tons in each of the next three years.

Jury finds DxE operative Zoe Rosenberg guilty on all counts

On October 31, 2025, in Activist Activity, by Tom

A Sonoma County jury on Wednesday found Zoe Rosenberg, a member of the radical activist group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), guilty on all counts following a trial in Sonoma County Superior Court.

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Members of Congress express concern about implementation of FSIS Salmonella regulation

NCC hails Malaysian, Cambodian trade pacts

Government Shutdown Day 31

Election Watch

Senate Agriculture Committee holds confirmation hearing for Under Secretary for Food Safety nominee

Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for Chief Agricultural Negotiator nominee

China promises to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

Jury finds DxE operative Zoe Rosenberg guilty on all counts

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