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USDA extends comment period on “Product of USA” labeling proposed rule

On April 14, 2023, in Country-of-Origin Labeling, by David Elrod

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced it is extending the comment period on the proposed rule amending the voluntary “Product of USA” label.

Waters of the U.S. rule now blocked in 26 states

On April 14, 2023, in Waters of the U.S. Rule, by David Elrod

A U.S. district judge in North Dakota this week granted an injunction to 26 states on the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which would dramatically change federal regulatory jurisdiction over water across the country.

Food inflation slows, while overall consumer prices rose marginally in March

On April 14, 2023, in Consumer Price Index, by David Elrod

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Wednesday showed inflation rose 0.1 percent for the month after increasing 0.4 percent in February. Over the last 12 months, the index has increased five percent for all items.

USDA sunsets existing chicken processing line speed waiver program, sets up one-year “modified” line speed waivers

On April 6, 2023, in line speeds, by David Elrod

USDA this week announced it has sunsetted existing line speed waivers for chicken processing establishments and has granted “modified line speed waivers” for one-year, expiring on March 31, 2024. During that time, USDA said that a third-party plans to complete data analysis of its worker safety study and submit its final report to the Department.

FSIS grants Salmonella pilot project to chicken processing establishment

On April 6, 2023, in Salmonella, by David Elrod

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) this week announced it is granting a pilot project to a chicken processing establishment to “examine the merits and logistics of excluding Salmonella poultry vaccine strains from the FSIS Salmonella performance categorization calculation.”

Agriculture groups call for funding for USDA trade promotion programs

On April 6, 2023, in Appropriations, Farm Bill, Trade Issues, by David Elrod

A coalition of agriculture groups this week called on Congressional appropriators to fully fund USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program.

NCC members named to Newsweek’s 2023 Most Trusted Companies in America

On April 6, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Newsweek recently named Perdue Farms, Sanderson Farms, Foster Farms, and Tyson Foods to its 2023 list of America’s Most Trusted Companies.

Happy Easter from NCC!

On April 6, 2023, in Holidays, by David Elrod

The staff at NCC wishes you and your families a very happy Easter! The Washington Report will publish next Friday, April 14, 2023.

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USDA extends comment period on “Product of USA” labeling proposed rule

Waters of the U.S. rule now blocked in 26 states

Food inflation slows, while overall consumer prices rose marginally in March

USDA sunsets existing chicken processing line speed waiver program, sets up one-year “modified” line speed waivers

FSIS grants Salmonella pilot project to chicken processing establishment

Agriculture groups call for funding for USDA trade promotion programs

NCC members named to Newsweek’s 2023 Most Trusted Companies in America

Happy Easter from NCC!

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