© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.
- Language
Contents in vLex United States
Explore vLex
For Professionals
For Partners
Company
agricultural policy issues
More than 10.000 documents for agricultural policy issues
-
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by May 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. Background: The FRRCC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. The FRRCC was established in 2008 and provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. Members serve as representatives from academia, industry (e.g., farm groups an...
...: Extensive professional knowledge of agricultural issues and environmental policy; a demonstrated ab...
-
...Trade Policy Staff Committee; Public Comments on Twenty-Three A...commercial interests and other issues related to the accessions of 23 countries seeking ... (ssheffield@ustr.gov), Director for Agricultural Trade Policy (202-395-6127) concerning issues rela...
-
On Dec 1, 2009, the Chicago Fed held a conference that examined issues shaping the future of Midwest agriculture, with a focus on public policy implications. This conference gathered experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions to discuss trends and possibilities for agriculture in the region and across the US. The goals of this conference were to explore factors that will impact the future direction of Midwest agriculture, particularly its composition and structure; examine the implications of the changing agricultural landscape for rural communities, as well as industry; and discuss the role that policies will play in guiding agriculture. A common theme was the opportunities for growth in Midwest agriculture while facing traditional and new challenges requiring innovative ...
-
... The Congress recognizes that the stated policy of the executive branch in 1997, the "Partnership ...; (3) addressing such critical agricultural policy issues as market liberalization, agricultur...
-
North American Capital Markets attempted to shed some light on the industry's future and other trends during its seminar conducted July 24-25. Despite the FDIC's prediction of industry consoliation, de novo activity in Minnesota remains stong, with 5 new charters approved in 2005, up from 4 in 2004. Regulatory concerns looking forward include agricultural issues, especially with regard to policy and subsidy programs under review for the new farm bill, rising energy costs and increased land values.
-
Members of the House minority caucuses say they have serious misgivings about the Senate immigration bill and the debate surrounding it, saying that many of the important issues of trade and agricultural policy are being overlooked. At the end of the day, we have to have a trade policy that lets [Central and South American] goods in and one that's fair to American workers and Mexican small farmers and doesn't undermine them," said Rep. Keith Ellison, Minnesota Democrat.
-
Tyler Norvell has been named director of state affairs by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and will be the lead lobbyist at the state Capitol. Tyler is extremely knowledgeable about agricultural issues and the political process," said Lori Kromer Peterson, vice president of public policy. "Members and lawmakers will see him on a daily basis during the legislative session, representing Farm Bureau interests.
-
... on domestic and international agricultural markets and related farm and trade developments an...and world agricultural markets for policy officials to assist in policy development and the ... analysis of consumer and food marketing issues, including: Consumption determinants and trends; c...
