Washington Report for 9-29-14

By Steve Kopperud

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• Holder Resigns but Vilsack Says He’s Staying Put
• Farm Bill Safety Net Program Options Unveiled
• Obama Launches Global Climate Change Initiative in UN Speech; World Ag Gets New “Smart” Group
• Antibiotic Resistance Elevated to White House Policy Priority List; Applauds FDA Ag Feed Policies
• Changes to FSMA Feed, Food Rules Rolled out by FDA
• NFU Urges “Cooperation” with EPA on WOTUS
• Senate Discussion Continues in Hopes of Saving TSCA Deal
• Minister Level U.S.-Japan TPP Talks Yield No Progress; NPPC Praises USTR ‘Tough’ Stance 
• Crop Insurance, Conservation Compliance Details Released by NRCS
• OSHA Finalizes New Injury Reporting Rule