Weekly column from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Vilsack Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and the abundance of food we are able to share with our friends and family….
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary California’s featured dish within the New York Times – Thanksgiving Recipes Across the United States. Select the picture for a link to the article…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…some relief,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Once the Farm Bill was restored, not only did we implement the disaster assistance programs in record time, we’re issuing payments less than…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Strengthens Market for American Products and Commodities Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant has helped initiate a partnership that is improving the environment, creating a market for carbon credits generated…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…critical juncture to help achieve the industry’s goal,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “With this action we can boost research investments, increase beef exports, and encourage folks here at home…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $29 million to provide affordable housing for farm laborers and their families. “Housing is often the first step on the…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
News Release from USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014,…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…Risk Management Agency; Jacque Johnson, USDA Farm Service Agency; and Kerry Tucker, Nuffer Smith and Tucker Public Relations. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
…and were able to learn directly from leading agricultural experts. In her comments, Secretary Ross shared the importance of California agriculture, emphasizing the many things that stem from from agriculture,…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
New Data Demonstrates Obama Administration’s Record Breaking Investments in Rural America As part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to strengthening rural economies, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH…