The links below are to the recorded session of the Ag In Uncertain Times April 19^th, 2016 webinar: “Regulatory Environment” Clicking on the icon for either the video or Audio-only version will stream the recording to your location. Download and start times will vary depending on your connection speed. Please be patient, as there may be a delay before the video start button appears on the screen.

Sections for this webinar include:

* Introduction and Background information– Moderator Trent Teegerstrom
* Speakers:
   Jess Peterson with an Outlook for U.S. Cattle Producers in 2016
   Marisa Bunning covering The Food Safety Modernization Act: An Update
   Vince Smith on The 2014 Farm Bill: A Midterm Review

Webinar Opening Comments- Moderator Trent Teegerstrom
Jess Peterson with an Outlook for U.S. Cattle Producers in 2016
Marisa Bunning covering The Food Safety Modernization Act: An Update
Vince Smith on The 2014 Farm Bill: A Midterm Review
Closing comments following speaker presentations
Compilation of the ENTIRE webinar Audio

Below are links to the PowerPoint slides presented by today’s speakers addressing the topics:
– Outlook for U.S. Cattle Producers in 2016
– The Food Safety Modernization Act: An Update
– The 2014 Farm Bill: A Midterm Review

Presenters include:
  * Jess Peterson, Executive Vice President of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association – Outlook for U.S. Cattle Producers in 2016
  * Dr. Marisa Bunning, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Food Safety, Colorado State University and Director, Western Regional Food Safety Training Center/Mountain States Sub-Region – The Food Safety Modernization Act: An Update
  * Dr. Vince Smith, Montana State University – The 2014 Farm Bill: A Midterm Review

LINKS to presenter resources:
  * WTO Appellate Body releases report finding U.S. in violation of WTO agreements
  * Hoven-Stabenow Bill: Voluntary COOL introduced in Congress
  * COOL repealed
  * December 21, 2015 – FSIS Notice
  * www.facebook.com/uscattlemens
  * @uscattlemen
  * USCA Horn Wrap
  * List of all FSMA rules and guidance
  * http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/wrfsc