…of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the grants not only provide nutritious food to school kids, but also support farmers and producers in their local…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…crises,” says HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “As a part of that, we continue to develop new vaccines and other tools to help address influenza and bolster our pandemic response capabilities.”…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…the research and development processes, especially as farmers are losing access to synthetic crop protection tools. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia Karen Ross, Secretary of the California…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…against the rule and called it a “direct attack on cattle producer profitability.” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the addition an “enforcement tool”. “Today we provide an enforcement tool…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…have the diversity of practices they need to produce a wide range of nutritious, affordable and safe food crops, while increasing climate resilience,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on protocols for a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. It was announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced the Board of Directors election results on June 11. The names have been submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Taylor Hillman, ABC’s…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…and Native Hawaiian Community businesses, products and priorities, as well as amplifying collaboration and knowledge sharing with First Nations in Canada. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to bolstering the economy and increasing competition for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and small business owners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…Secretary Taylor said in a press release. “We’re excited to be accepting proposals from partners interested in implementing projects that will target cross-cutting issues that were identified in our discussions…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…the deadline to apply for the September trade mission. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor says there are opportunities for more U.S. agricultural goods, and especially…
RAPP Funding Awards Announced
Over sixty organizations and one hundred projects are recipients of the first round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
(USDA/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and…