POLICY
All your product and policy questions and concerns answered through our U.S. Government and industry partner resources.
Climate
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate:
state.gov/launching-agriculture-innovation-mission-for-climate
AIM4C: aimforclimate.org
Agriculture Biotechnology Seminars
Harnessing agricultural biotechnology to address climate change, food security, and health:
savorthestates.org/policy/agriculture-biotechnology-seminars/
Sustainability
U.S. farmers, fishermen, and foresters have an ongoing commitment to sustainability through conservation programs and practices. Read more about them here:
thesustainabilityalliance.us
Genome Editing
USDA Gene Editing video: youtube.com/watch?v=DwtBMoBmTrI&t=1s
Genome Editing Webinar Series: savorthestates.org/policy/genome-editing-webinar-series-september-8-and-9-2021/
General
U.S. Department of Agriculture:
usda.gov
White House Proclamation on National Agriculture Day 2021:
whitehouse.gov
Trade
The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service works with international governments, organizations, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to establish standards and improve predictability for agricultural trade.
fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-policy
Quality
The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides quality standards for all agricultural products ensuring the integrity of U.S. products.
usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/laws-and-regulations/commodity-standards-and-grades
U.S. agricultural exports are well regulated by a number of U.S. Government agencies:
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates both the import and export of animals and plants.
- The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides guidance on exporting and importing meat and poultry, including packaging, labeling and other special conditions.
- The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) governs the export of grains, oilseeds and related commodities.
Animal Welfare
A farmer’s top priority is the health & safety of their animals. U.S. commodity groups have policies and programs in place to ensure the highest level of care.
U.S. Dairy Industry:
usdairy.com/sustainability/animal-care
U.S. Poultry & Egg:
chickencheck.in
eggindustrycenter.org/regulations/animal-care
U.S. Meats:
meatinstitute.org/index.php?ht=d/sp/i/243/pid/243
Safety
Phytosanitary:
aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/international/phytosanitary-management
Seafood Safety:
aboutseafood.com/topics/safety
Chlorine-washed Chicken:
chickencheck.in/faq/chlorine-washed-chicken
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Under Secretary Lindberg joined the @WhiteHouse arrival ceremony welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla, a pivotal moment for the U.S.-UK partnership. Strong diplomacy drives strong agricultural trade, including progress on the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. #AgTrade
As we welcome His Majesty King Charles III to the United States, it’s a great reminder of the strength of the U.S.-UK relationship and what we can achieve together.🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧
King Charles’s visit reminds us why the Special Relationship between America and Britain remains the world’s
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