Several lawmakers are seeking action on the ongoing avian flu outbreak. The issue has been impacting poultry production for a year now. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,…
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. The announcement came from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday. He said the investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…make certain that the USMCA was being fulfilled. “International trade is critical to economic growth and stability for American producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This panel request is necessary…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…2021 and already had a working history with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Her service, presence and leadership will be sorely missed. She has been an incredible partner over the last…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…officials and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip. In a…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…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…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…on Capitol Hill as well as in the administration.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…particularly organic produce importers who will be most impacted by the rule.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…Markets Program. NASDA President and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto, Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse, Texas Department of Agriculture…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Deb Haaland, and California Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency Wade Crowfoot, Congressman Costa outlines strategies to help California take advantage of the above-average rainfall. Congressman Costa is calling for…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alexis Taylor as the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several agricultural groups including the National…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is keeping up the pressure on Mexican officials to back off plans in 2024 to ban imports of GMO corn. Vilsack planned to hear from Mexican…