Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future…
Push for Local Food in Schools
…the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives have urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to strengthen enforcement of the “Buy American” provision for participants in the National School Lunch Program and…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…of the producer panelists testified to the need for the agriculture secretary to designate cottonseed as an ‘other oilseed’ and be eligible for the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss…
Vilsack Talks About WTO’s Latest Ruling on U.S. Country of Origin Rules
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says Monday’s WTO ruling giving Canada and Mexico authority to impose penalties on U.S. products because of the U.S. Country of Origin rules, puts the ball…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
…of Economic Affairs to better understand Dutch agricultural production, nutrient management, climate smart agriculture practices, and overall agricultural policy. Sustainability is a key component to everything the Dutch are doing…
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…basis for the 92nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. The Plenary panel, “Providing Leadership for Present and Future Generations in the Transformation of Agriculture,” will feature remarks from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the next general enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins today, Dec. 1, 2015, and ends on Feb….
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…be overseen by the USDA and the Secretary of Agriculture. It creates the American Pecan Council, which will be the governing board with 17 members – nine growers, six shellers,…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…report: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack USDA Ecologist-Margaret Walsh Peter Backlund, Colorado State University Associate Director, School of Global Environmental Sustainability Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive…
Reducing Food Waste
Cathy Isom tells us how we can give thanks this holiday season by reducing the amount of food we waste. Food waste According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, One third…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…hard for all of us and the fruits of their labor bring us together, at Thanksgiving and all year long. By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…to school also provides a significant and reliable market for local farmers and ranchers.” USDA’s Farm to School Grants fund school districts, state and local agencies, tribal nations, agricultural producers,…