Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: Vilsack “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy….
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross, along with 12 other industry leaders, are members of the National Agriculture Week host committee. The host committee helps plan and promote special events throughout…
Team Nutrition Grants Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack describes the funds being awarded under the Team Nutrition grants program. Team Nutrition Grants Program…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
Up to $25 million will be provided for new food service equipment; $5.5 million for training Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will…
USDA Video: USDA’s Summer Feeding Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says partners are needed to increase the number of meals in USDA’s Summer Feeding program, during this 40th year of the program….
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
California is often referred to as a “sue happy State” for good reason. At the 2015 Citrus Showcase growers will hear from Brian Leahy, Director of the Department of Pesticide…
Vilsack Speaks at 2015 Commodity Classic
…Phoenix, Arizona. US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the general session, and received a standing ovation from the crowd of thousands of farmers. Secretary Vilsack Speaks at Commodity Classic…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
…go out to those California farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…Secretary Ed Schafer (2008–2009) Secretary Mike Johanns (2005–2007) Secretary Ann Veneman (2001–2005) Secretary Dan Glickman (1995–2001) Secretary Mike Espy (1993–1994) Secretary Clayton K. Yeutter (1989–1991) Secretary John R. Block (1981–1986)…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
Farmers Now Have Until March 31 to Update Yields and Reallocate Base Acres; Deadline for Choosing Between ARC and PLC also Remains March 31 Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…of Directors include: Leta Ciavaglia, President; Debbie Jacobsen, Vice President; Jerry Pacheco, Secretary/Treasurer; Elizabeth Hudson; Linda Mae Balakian Hunsucker; Larry Serpa; Ricky Vang; Dora Westerlund and William White. John C….
New Networking Tool to Bring Women in Agriculture Together
USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Krista Harden has created a new networking tool to bring women in Agriculture together. Cathy Isom tells us how this came about and how it works….
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…the efforts by U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to resolve this situation, said AHPA President Kelly Covello. This labor dispute has caused severe economic hardship to the California almond industry…