The Farm Bill has been in the news this week. President Bush’s expect veto of the proposed bill came on Wednesday, followed quickly by the House’s 316-108 override on the same day. But as the bill moved to the Senate for their override vote, it was discovered that a 34-page section of the bill had been omitted from the original … Read More
Downer Ban Likely to Take Effect
The USDA has proposed to ban all downer cattle from slaughterhouses in the country, a policy that could take effect before the summer’s end. The move by Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer is an effort to boost public confidence in the safety of the nation’s food supply. The proposal, which could take effect within a few months, follows the largest beef … Read More