David Elrod, Author at Washington Report

Congress extends government funding through March 1 as negotiations continue

On January 19, 2024, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

Congress this week passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) funding the government at least through March 1 as negotiations on individual appropriations bills continue.

Congressional leaders announce top line government funding levels, likely to consider short-term funding extension

On January 11, 2024, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

Congressional leaders this week announced an agreement on top line government funding allocations, but may consider a very short-term Continuing Resolution to hash out the specifics of individual appropriations bills.

President Biden renominates Julie Su for Labor Secretary

On January 11, 2024, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

President Biden this week announced the renomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor.

USDA announces $203 million for FY2024 trade promotion programs

On January 11, 2024, in International Trade, Marketing, by David Elrod

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) this week announced the 2024 allocation of funding for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program.

Tyson Foods in agreement to sell Missouri facility

On January 5, 2024, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Tyson Foods recently entered into an agreement to sell its Dexter, Missouri poultry processing facility to Cal-Maine Foods, according to a Cal-Maine press release.

Marfrig acquires controlling stake of BRF

On January 5, 2024, in Industry Notes, International News, by David Elrod

Marfrig Global Foods’ recently purchased additional shares in Brazilian poultry and pork processor BRF, bringing its total holdings to 50.06 percent of the company, according to a BRF securities filing.

Dozens of Members of Congress request more time for implementation of latest Packers and Stockyards rule

On December 15, 2023, in Congressional Letters, GIPSA, Packers & Stockyards Act, by David Elrod

The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses this week sent letters to USDA requesting a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the department’s latest Packers and Stockyards Act rule, entitled, “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments.”

Aviagen opens new hatchery in Texas

On December 15, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Aviagen this week announced it has opened its 9th U.S. hatchery in Longview, Texas.

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Congress extends government funding through March 1 as negotiations continue

Congressional leaders announce top line government funding levels, likely to consider short-term funding extension

President Biden renominates Julie Su for Labor Secretary

USDA announces $203 million for FY2024 trade promotion programs

Tyson Foods in agreement to sell Missouri facility

Marfrig acquires controlling stake of BRF

Dozens of Members of Congress request more time for implementation of latest Packers and Stockyards rule

Aviagen opens new hatchery in Texas

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