David Elrod, Author at Washington Report

Inflation hits new 40 year high

On June 10, 2022, in Consumer Price Index, Inflation, by David Elrod

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.6 percent in May compared to last year, the highest level since 1981.

Biden administration announces chief agricultural negotiator nomination

On June 10, 2022, in Nominations, USTR, by David Elrod

The Biden administration on June 8 announced plans to nominate Doug McKalip to the position of chief agricultural negotiator at the United States Trade Representative’s office.

EPA increases corn ethanol blending levels for 2022

On June 10, 2022, in Environmental Protection Agency, Ethanol, RFS, by David Elrod

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced final blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended with gasoline for CY2022.

Strong poultry market conditions continue, despite war in Ukraine, Rabobank says

On June 3, 2022, in Chicken Exports, Exports, Feed Grain Market, Food Prices, Global Economy, Inflation, Pretein Consumption, by David Elrod

The outlook for global poultry markets remains optimistic, despite the big impact of the war in Ukraine, Rabobank senior analyst for animal protein Nan-Dirk Mulder said in the recently released Rabobank Poultry Quarterly Q2 2022 report.

USDA proposes Packers and Stockyards Act rulemaking, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testifies in the Senate Agriculture Committee

On May 26, 2022, in GIPSA, Regulatory, by David Elrod

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today published a proposed rule on performance-based poultry grower compensation.

Miller Poultry expansion set to move forward in Indiana

On May 26, 2022, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Miller Poultry this week received approval from the Goshen Board of Zoning Appeals to move forward with an expansion of its hatchery in Goshen, Indiana.

House Agriculture Committee passes controversial USDA special investigator bill

On May 20, 2022, in Legislative, by David Elrod

The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday passed the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 by a 27-21 vote.

President Biden nominates Alexis Taylor to top trade position at USDA

On May 20, 2022, in Trade Issues, USDA, by David Elrod

President Biden recently announced the nomination of Alexis Taylor to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.

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Inflation hits new 40 year high

Biden administration announces chief agricultural negotiator nomination

EPA increases corn ethanol blending levels for 2022

Strong poultry market conditions continue, despite war in Ukraine, Rabobank says

USDA proposes Packers and Stockyards Act rulemaking, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testifies in the Senate Agriculture Committee

Miller Poultry expansion set to move forward in Indiana

House Agriculture Committee passes controversial USDA special investigator bill

President Biden nominates Alexis Taylor to top trade position at USDA

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