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NFU Will Not Support Legislative Changes to COOL |
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Friday, 27 January 2012 14:32 |
Jan. 27, 2012
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Tony Jarboe, 202-314-3104
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NFU Will Not Support Legislative Changes to COOL WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2012) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement today to urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk to pursue a robust appeals process on the recent decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that ruled against the United States’ implementation of the country-of-origin-labeling (COOL) law: “NFU has a proud record of supporting COOL. We were instrumental in getting the COOL laws passed in 2002 and again in 2008. “We will oppose any attempt to change that law. Fortunately, the WTO decision against U.S. country-of-origin-labeling did not find fault with our law. It simply found fault with the rules and regulations which were used to implement the law. “As the office of the USTR contemplates its approach to the WTO decision, we urge them to mount a robust and vigorous defense of COOL. “We are aware that behind the scenes attempts at negotiating a settlement to the WTO decision have some stakeholders arguing that we must weaken our law. We strongly disagree and urge a fervent defense. “Consumers have a right to know where their meat comes from – and they overwhelmingly want to know just that.” The labeling law was passed as a part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and amended in 2008. COOL requires retailers to notify their customers of the source of certain foods. Canada and Mexico filed a complaint against the United States’ law, which led to the recent ruling. The deadline for filing an appeal to the WTO decision is March 23, 2012. National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership. -30- Click here for audio Click here for PDF of news release |
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Free Risk Management Workshops for Dairy Producers |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 18:06 |
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Free Risk Management Workshops for Dairy Producers
California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CQDAP) is offering half-day workshops in four major California milk sheds on topics related to reducing farm risk. Workshops will focus on a variety of risk management techniques. Accounting and financial hedging experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide "news you can use" on all things risk management related. Dairy producers will also share their experiences — successes and challenges — in utilizing various risk management techniques. UC specialists will show how nutrition management can reduce monetary and environmental compliance risk. Workshops are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to confirm location contact: Deanne Meyer, Livestock Waste Management Specialist at 530-752-9391 or email
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NEXT EVENT: Chino Workshop Wednesday, February 1, 1 pm - 4 pm, Location to be determined.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 January 2012 09:40 )
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Commodity Market
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 07:06 |
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Daily Market Update Week of: January 23 to January 27, 2012
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Change | Blocks | 1.5050
| 1.5050 | 1.5050 | 1.5050 | 1.5100 | +1/2 | Barrels | 1.4850
| 1.4850 | 1.4850 | 1.4850 | 1.4950 | +1 | Grade A | 1.4500
| 1.4500 | 1.4500 | 1.4500 | 1.4500 | Unch
| Extra | 1.4800
| 1.4800 | 1.4800 | 1.4800 | 1.4800 | Unch
| Butter | 1.5650
| 1.5600 | 1.5600 | 1.5600 | 1.5500 | -1/2
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 January 2012 09:37 )
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 08 August 2010 10:58 |
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While the California Dairy Campaign offers a wide variety of services as part of your membership, here are some of the things offered that deal with employer-employee agreements: -Wastewater Agreements -Wage and Employment Agreements -Pay Day Reports -Housing Term Agreements -Employee Reviews -Requests to Vacate -Rental Agreements (month-to-month) If you have any questions regarding these services or others, please feel free to call the CDC office at 209.632.0885 and we will be happy to help you. |
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