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NMPF Says Latest Canadian Mad Cow Case Yet Another Example of Why Live Animal Importation Shouldn't Resume
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 [9]The most recent case of mad cow disease in Canada, discovered earlier this month in a 66 month-old cow in British Columbia, is yet another illustration of why the U.S. government should not reopen its border to Canadian animals for breeding purposes, NMPF said last week. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, NMPF said that there are still questions about the effectiveness of the feed ban designed to prevent the introduction and spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE. More [10] ...
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NMPF Calls On USDA To Finally Implement Mandatory Auditing Protocols Under Development For Six Years
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 [11]The recent revelation that nonfat dry milk prices were not accurately reported in monthly government surveys is evidence that the U.S. Department of Agriculture needs to do a more thorough, methodical job of reviewing the product pricing and inventory data it collects, according to NMPF. More [12] ...
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NMPF Federal Milk Marketing Order Task Force Meets To Begin Identifying Key Issues To Improve System
 [13]NMPF's new campaign to improve the existing Federal Milk Marketing Order system got underway earlier last week in Chicago, as members of the NMPF Federal Order task force met to discuss what types of changes will most benefit dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own, along with milk processors. More [14] ... |
NMPF Representative Explains That Animal Welfare, Farmers' Economic Success Are Related
| A dairy farmer and veterinarian from North Carolina told the House of Representatives last Tuesday that "what's good for cows is good for our business," and urged Agriculture Committee members not to include specific animal welfare regulations in the upcoming 2007 Farm Bill. More [15] ... |
Immigration Reform Deal In The Works
| Negotiations continue in an effort to advance a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the 110th Congress. The Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (of which NMPF is a member) will have a fly-in on Wednesday, May 16th with lawmakers being urged to include the AgJobs provisions in any immigration legislation considered by the Congress. Agriculture does appear to have broad support and understanding amongst lawmakers. More [16] ... |
EPA Proposes to Extend Compliance Deadlines for NPDES CAFO Permits
| Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to extend the compliance deadline for newly defined CAFOs to seek National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage and for permitted CAFOs to develop and implement a nutrient management plan. More [17] ... |
WTO Issues Statement on Doha Negotiations
| At the end of April, the Chairman of the WTO Agriculture Negotiating Committee, Crawford Falconer, issued a "challenge paper" intended to spur forward movement in the WTO Doha Round negotiations. This paper focused on several of the key areas of discussion, including specific topics within the realms of export competition, market access and domestic support. More [18] ... |
Foot and Mouth Online Survey; Farmers' Input Needed
| Livestock producers throughout the nation are asked to participate in an online survey to gather data on animal movements and husbandry practices that will be used in a simulation model to predict the impact of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as well as determine the best strategies for containment. More [19] ... |
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