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Ag groups unhappy with food labeling implementation

By Dien Judge 9/18/08

Agricultural organizations expressed their displeasure today with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of a new food labeling law.
The National Farmers Union, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and R-CALF USA joined together to voice their concerns about the USDA’s interpretation of the new Country of Origin Labeling provision that was passed in the new farm bill [...]

Obama reaffirms support of Renewable Fuels Standard

By Dien Judge 9/10/08

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama reaffirmed his support of the federal Renewable Fuels Standard on Tuesday. Obama’s Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain, opposes the fuel standard that mandates a specific amount of ethanol be used in the nation’s fuel supply.

Country-of-Origin Labeling on Meat Passes With Farm Bill

By Dien Judge 7/20/07

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the 2007 Farm Bill Thursday, sending the $285 billion legislation to the full House for a vote that could occur next week.

There was a victory in the bill for lawmakers who have been pushing for mandatory country-of-origin labeling on food products.

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