…in funding. Secretary Buttigieg said the state will determine which projects get the funding. Listen to the full interview here. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding…
Secretary of Transportation on HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
…with Congress to make this more of a permanent move. This week during an interview with AgNet Media, we asked U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg what his office was…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore will today launch a comprehensive response to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis – “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…water policy guidelines. “We’ve made solid progress building drought and flood resilience across the state in the last 18 months,” Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot said in a press…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…communities, as well as educators and students, and our nation’s farmers directly,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This partnership will strengthen climate research efforts and accelerate the development, adoption and…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…at the end of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference for a one-year term. Tanner Clark of Missouri was elected vice chair and Jessica Wade of Idaho was elected secretary….
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…the nation.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke in person at the convention and hit on several topics. Among those topics, he discussed trade: He also spoke about congestion at the…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…American dairy products,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “In order for trade deals to be effective and have the trust of the American people, they must…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…out more at WGA.com. Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary) delves into the opportunities 2022 offers for the California farming industry – including meaningful ways to the…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…to enforcing competition laws. At a recent White House event concerning agricultural competition, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland spoke to the need for protecting…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
…chain issues, and a Voices of the Valley episode with Ag Secretary Karen Ross. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “Safeguarding U.S. animal health helps us expand export opportunities for rural America to more and better…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Transportation are pushing for ocean carriers to address ongoing issues on West Coast ports. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and…