Washington Report for 8-08-16

By Steve Kopperud

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• USDA Takes Up GE Labeling Battle, Pro-labeling Groups Pressure Food Companies
• TPP’s Fate is Up to Congress, says White House, USDA; Ryan Says Lame Duck Vote Unlikely
• Low Prices Could Mean New Farm Bill Needed Sooner, Not Later: Peterson
• USDA to Pay Highest Dairy Safety Net Assistance since 2014
• GM Wheat in Washington Field Likely Won’t Harm Exports, Wheat Group Says
• Inhofe Says White House Global Warming Predicate in NEPA Reviews has No Force
• NITL Claims Victory in STB Reciprocal Switching Decision, Proposed Rules
• U.S., Brazil Strike Beef Trade Deal; NCBA Not Happy
• EPA
• Political Notes