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2016 – Gone But Not Forgotten
Happy 2017, everyone! 2016 has come and gone. Looking at 2016 in my rear-view mirror, here are a few matters...
Recent OSHA Final Rule on Recordkeeping Flouts D.C. Circuit Decision
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced last week a new final rule that purportedly “clarifies an employer’s continuing...
CPSC: Closing the Books on 2016
This is a time for reflection. Looking back on the past year, it really was not a great one for...
John Block: Vilsack – 8 Years
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Last week, I – along with 2 other former Secretaries of Agriculture (Ann...
Food Rules Potential Targets for Elimination or Revision
Ever since the election we have been asked which Obama Administration regulations and executive actions are likely to be stricken...
John Block: Trade Under Secretary
There is a lot of talk today abut the next Farm Bill. What will be in it? When will it...
John Block: Cuba And More
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block I want to review a few issues today as we plan our farming...
OFW’s Betsy Booren Recognized by The National Provisioner as “Future Icon” of Meat and Poultry Industry
As published in the November issue of The National Provisioner In the October issue, The National Provisioner honored 25 past...
John Block: Thanksgiving 2016
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block I’m not talking about politics or President-Elect Donald Trump today. Let’s be thankful...
Court to CPSC: Your Magnet Rule’s a Turkey
Zen Magnets, the tiny Colorado company that has challenged the CPSC’s actions regulating small, powerful magnets, will be having a...
John Block: Rural America Speaks Up
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Now that the election is over, Democrats are trying to figure out what...
A Course Correction at the CPSC?
Wow! Last Tuesday was quite something! Throughout Washington, folks are now trying to figure out what the new Administration will...
President-Elect Trump and NAFTA
Donald Trump’s “Contract with the American Voter” lists a number of actions that he plans to take in his first...
What Will A Trump Administration Mean For The Medical Privacy Landscape?
With President-Elect Donald Trump’s unlikely victory in Tuesday’s election, we begin to look ahead at what the Trump Administration will...
Food Regulation: A Changing of the Guard
Irrespective of whether you voted for or against Donald Trump, last night’s election results will lead to a significant changing...
John Block: Trump Wins
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block It’s a new day. Donald Trump was elected President of the United States....
An Early Look at Some Congressional Changes Impacting Agriculture
With the House and Senate remaining under Republican majorities, it is very unclear what matters may be handled in the...