David Elrod, Author at Washington Report

New study highlights the benefits of the partnership between contract farmers and chicken companies

On March 18, 2022, in Farm Income, GIPSA, by David Elrod

The National Chicken Council this week released a study that presents the results of a recent broiler industry survey designed to capture key live chicken production statistics. In addition, the study summarizes several key trends in broiler production efficiency, returns and loan quality data.

White House launches transportation and logistics information sharing initiative

On March 18, 2022, in Transportation Issues, by David Elrod

The White House this week launched the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW), an information sharing initiative between ports, ocean carriers, terminal operators, corporations, chassis providers, and logistics and warehousing companies. The initiative is designed to provide a digital infrastructure to facilitate information flow throughout the transportation supply chain.

Congress passes FY2022 spending package, funding the government through September 2022

On March 11, 2022, in Appropriations, Legislative, by David Elrod

The Senate late Thursday night passed a $1.48 trillion federal appropriations bill funding the government through FY2022, sending the bill to President Biden for his signature.

Inflation hits highest level since 1982

On March 11, 2022, in Consumer Price Index, Inflation, by David Elrod

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 7.9 percent in February compared to last year, the highest level since 1982.

USDA updates mask policy for meat and poultry processing facilities

On March 4, 2022, in COVID-19, FSIS, USDA, by David Elrod

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Tuesday updated its mask policy, no longer requiring establishments to mandate the use of masks in accordance with broader mask-related policy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

President Biden picks replacement for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer

On February 25, 2022, in Confirmations, Supreme Court, by David Elrod

President Biden plans to announce that he will nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, numerous media outlets report.

Oklahoma Senator to resign, setting up special election

On February 25, 2022, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, a Republican who has served in Congress for 35 years, plans to resign in early 2023, setting up a special election to fill his seat. He plans to step down after a successor is chosen in November, according to numerous media reports.

Senate confirms new FDA commissioner

On February 25, 2022, in Confirmations, FDA, by David Elrod

The Senate on Tuesday voted 50-46 to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Washington Report

National Chicken Council

New study highlights the benefits of the partnership between contract farmers and chicken companies

White House launches transportation and logistics information sharing initiative

Congress passes FY2022 spending package, funding the government through September 2022

Inflation hits highest level since 1982

USDA updates mask policy for meat and poultry processing facilities

President Biden picks replacement for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer

Oklahoma Senator to resign, setting up special election

Senate confirms new FDA commissioner

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