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Opioid Crisis ‘Kingpin’ Is Oklahoma’s New Target in Lawsuit
Pew Trust | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in SARL Members and Alumni NewsAfter securing a hefty financial settlement from Purdue Pharma last month, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is training the state’s legal armaments on a much bigger pharmaceutical player: Johnson & Johnson. The company already has become a popular target. Many of the more than 1,600 opioid lawsuits in state and federal courts name Johnson & Johnson, even though its analgesic products account for less than 1% of the U.S.
Report shows how ag research funding can supercharge U.S. industry
Feedstuffs | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Agriculture NewsA newly released report shows how U.S. farmers — facing a surge of weather events and disease outbreaks — can increase production and revenues with innovations produced by federally funded agricultural research but warns that more investment in agricultural research is needed to prevent falling further behind China.
Leading trade associations urger Trump not to impose vehicle tariffs
AEM | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Federal NewsSeveral leading trade associations, including the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association (TEMA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Remanufacturing Industries Council, the American Rental Association (ARA), Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), and the American Bus Association (ABA)sent a letter to President Trump warning about the economic threat of the Section 232 Investigation on the national security implications of imports of automobiles, including cars, SUVs,
Canadian Producers Increase Reliance on Wheat Sales
DTN | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Agriculture NewsBoth May spring wheat and December spring wheat futures reached fresh contract lows Thursday's session. A look at the action in the May/July and December/March futures spreads shows a sudden change in commercial sentiment since March 25, with the old-crop spread moving from a 3 1/2 cent inverse on March 25 to a 9 1/4 cent carry as of the April 4 close.
Follow the Rules When Seeking FSA Disaster Aid
DTN | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Agriculture NewsNebraska farmers affected by the devastating effects of recent floods and blizzards can use USDA Farm Service Agency cost-sharing programs to help recover financially. However, there are several rules and regulations producers must follow to receive aid. The majority of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Emergency Conservation Program.
Report Details Risks of U.S. Hemp Industry
Rabo Agrifinance | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Agriculture NewsThe U.S. hemp industry is poised for growth, but there are serious financial, regulatory and agronomic risks that farmers must understand. A report by Rabo AgriFinance says the market is “highly fragmented,” and there is no reliable source for pricing and production data. The report notes that the 2018 Farm Bill set off a process to completely overhaul hemp industry regulations, including the legalization of hemp and hemp-derived products.
6 states, DC sue over changes to school lunch rules
Ap News | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Federal, SARL Members and Alumni NewsSix states and the District of Columbia sued the Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, saying it weakened nutritional standards in school breakfasts and lunches when it relaxed the requirements affecting salt and refined grains last year.
Governors call for change in flood management
WOWT | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in SARL Members and Alumni NewsThe met Wednesday afternoon with members of the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA to review the status of flood recovery and map out a direction toward critical improvements need to prevent this from happening in the future.
AVMA releases first-ever animal depopulation guidelines
Feedstuffs | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in Agriculture NewsGuidelines are important tool to help veterinarians make humane decisions in the most-dire situations, including natural disasters, hazardous disease outbreaks or terrorist incidents.
Indiana animal abuse bill headed to Governor
WTHI | Posted onApril 11, 2019 in SARL Members and Alumni NewsA State Bill that hopes to help prevent animal abuse in Indiana has passed the House. Senate Enrolled Act 474 would establish a mandatory condition of probation and parole that would not allow any person convicted of animal abuse to own, harbor, or train a 'companion animal.'It passed the Indiana House by a unanimous vote.