…acres. “USDA is streamlining the application process for rice producers by mailing a pre-filled application to eligible producers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This approach will…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…is designed to support farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses to access new markets and navigate other available resources. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the centers “create new and expanded…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…what we are delivering to help producers across the country stay on their land,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “USDA is hard at work to provide our most vulnerable producers…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
…Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Through these projects, our partners are working to create new markets for climate-smart commodities, while developing the tools needed to quantify impacts…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…and Agriculture, the Sukup Global Food Security award, a certificate of appreciation from the Secretary of Agriculture and the AE50 award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…rural broadband services within federally defined areas. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched the first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Under Secretary Taylor and her…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…and in-transition organic growers, and others interested in implementing organic practices. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
The first-ever agricultural trade mission to the Netherlands will be taking place April 17-20. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…the petitions. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a letter to Agriculture Tom Vilsack encouraging the rejection of the IDFA and WCMA petitions. AFBF points out “grave concerns”…
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
…help reduce the spread of invasive plant pests. Each year, invasive insects and plant diseases cause an estimated $40 billion in damages to plants, including key agricultural crops. Agriculture Secretary…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…energy and energy-saving systems helps the people of rural America create thriving, livable communities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “When we invest in rural communities, we…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
…proposed regulatory change to give more schools the option to provide healthy school meals to all students at no cost. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement while visiting an…