by Ashley Harkins | Jul 3, 2025
Improving Biosecurity and Disease Prevention in the U.S. Horse Industry In June 2025, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), in partnership with the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), released its final report on a multi-year project funded...
by Ashley Harkins | May 15, 2025
The Budget Process Begins The Budget Process Begins The U.S. House of Representatives began consideration of the budget reconciliation package. Reconciliation is a process by which Congress can quickly pass budget-related legislation by a simple majority in the...
by Ashley Harkins | May 15, 2025
U.S. Closes Border to Livestock Imports from Mexico Amid Screwworm Threat U.S. Closes Border to Livestock Imports from Mexico Amid Screwworm Threat The U.S. has closed its border to all livestock imports from Mexico until further notice following confirmed detections...
by Ashley Harkins | Apr 17, 2025
The Budget Battle Begins On April 10, Congress adopted a budget resolution to establish the spending and cutting parameters for each congressional committee. Although passing the resolution wasn’t easy, the real challenge lies ahead: the committees must produce 12...
by Ashley Harkins | Apr 16, 2025
Trump Administration Considering Options to Address Farm Labor Shortages News agencies are reporting that President Trump is considering establishing a program by which undocumented farm workers could self-deport to their home countries and then reenter the U.S....
