Category: Agriculture
Political Stampede Over Horse Meat for Human Consumption
Horse. It’s what’s for dinner. Or it could be as Congress lifts the ban on slaughtering horses for human food. Not at all surprisingly, reaction to the decision has been visceral and extreme, whipping up conflict between western ranching and agri-business interests and animal rights activists. Horse meat production had been bridled since 2006 when [...]
Top Farm Lobbyist Discusses Agriculture’s Current State
Political shifts and consumer sentiment have the farm industry lobbying to maintain goodwill.
Food-Safety Modernization Act Lobbying
A look at the influence players involved in the initial passage of the FDA bill. And now a possible re-vote would provide more opportunities for these firms.
Farm Lobbying Groups Using Social Media
Farmers using Facebook? Of course they are, and advocacy groups are linking in to such platforms to help spread their message.
Disagreements Between Ethanol Lobby Groups May Hurt Corn Industry
Will the corn industry suffer due to trade group lobby rivalry?
