…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…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…Tom Vilsack, as part of the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The program aims to help farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners participate in voluntary carbon markets, creating new revenue streams…
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…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…Consumers lack information about all that the USDA Organic label stands for and all the benefits it delivers for human health, the environment, and businesses,” OTA co-CEO Tom Chapman said…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show farm broadcasters had a special session with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week….
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
…15 grams of added sugars per 12 fluid ounces. Listen to the This Land Of Ours program with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack here. Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
…a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…taking significant steps toward keeping American consumers safe from foodborne illness,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a…
Gov. Experts Say U. S. Milk Supply Safe Despite Trace Amounts of Inactive Bird Flu
…pasteurized sample. The question is whether or not the virus is live in that sample,” explained Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a call with agriculture media. “You can find particles…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…efforts to mitigate the introduction and spread of invasive fruit flies. To address the unprecedented outbreaks, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has allocated $103.5 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation to…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
The Senate Ag Appropriations Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed several…
Vilsack on Farm Bill
The agriculture secretary discusses the difficulties of the farm bill. Rod Bain has more. Vilsack on Farm Bill Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024…