WASHINGTON, April 11, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate and enhance the sustainability of the…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…will provide long-awaited disaster relief for many livestock producers who have endured significant financial hardship from weather-related disasters while the programs were expired and awaiting Congressional action,” said Agriculture Secretary…
USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO Variety Approval Time
Gary Crawford The Agriculture Secretary says it still takes too long to get new GMO crop varieties through the approval process. Gary Crawford reports. USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
Significant Action Taken on All Bill Titles in First Eight Weeks Since Enactment WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced significant progress on implementing the Agricultural Act…
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be…
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack The following remarks are from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. When he signed the Act in 1964,…
Vilsack on EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Clarifications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides comments on the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers concerning their proposed Clean Water Act…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
The following is a a news release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) jointly released…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
FFA Photos from Ag Day at the Capitol
Anne Christie (L) and Cory Van Andel stand on the steps of the state capitol building at Ag Day at the Capitol. While the AgNet West crew was at Ag…
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…one person is working. This is a historic high, and clearly demonstrates that SNAP recipients want to work,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The additional grant support USDA is providing…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…$35 billion last year, the organic industry represents a tremendous economic opportunity for farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “New support in the 2014 Farm Bill…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also…