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Manufacturing News

Caffeine: Use responsibly

January 7, 2013

Like alcohol, sugar, fat and salt, caffeine used in moderation is relatively safe and has benefits as well.

Regulatory Watch

Majority of Americans think Fed should stay out of milk pricing

January 7, 2013

When the 2012 Farm Bill stalled in the US House of Representatives this fall, dairy processors doubled down in their opposition to a key provision—the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, under which the government could act to keep milk prices from falling below certain levels.

Regulatory Watch

Fueled by trade missions and free trade agreements, US ag exports expected to grow

January 7, 2013

USDA projects US agricultural exports will surge to $145 billion in 2013, up from $96.3 billion in 2009.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

Dairy Industry

Congress passes Farm Bill extension, avoids increase in milk prices

The extension prevented a reversion to legislation from 1949

Shane O'Halloran

January 2, 2013

The extension prevented a reversion to legislation from 1949.

Legislation

Farm bill on its last legs according to IDFA

The most likely scenario is an extension of the current bill

December 21, 2012

The most likely scenario is an extension of the current bill.

Improved outlook for Farm Bill?

December 5, 2012

The 2012 election has maintained the status quo in Washington, which may slightly improve the outlook for passage of the Farm Bill in the lame duck session of Congress.

Trade

ASA urges Senate to vote yes on Russia PNTR bill

Yes vote would normalize trade relations

December 4, 2012

The bill would graduate Russia from the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 and establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with the country.

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