…productivity. “We had unprecedented demand for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program last year, showing the robust interest in conservation from farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
…economy and a strong U.S. supply chain,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The investments announced today will expand access to renewable energy systems and domestic fertilizer,…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…in our seed patent system and enforcing the disclosure laws on the books as we deliver more and better choices for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…in funding to issue FFWR payments to farmworkers,” President and CEO of NCAE, Michael Marsh said in a press release. NCAE is urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and USDA’s Office…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that the mystery disease has been identified as a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…conservation easements, which give farmers and ranchers the tools they need to protect sensitive landscapes, like wetlands and grasslands, as well as prime farmland,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack suggests the U.S. needs to tone down its anti-China rhetoric or else billions in U.S. farm exports to China could be on the chopping block… From…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-18-24
…Irrigation District, and Tom Orvis, the governmental affairs director for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and board member with the Oakdale Irrigation District. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget proposal honors this commitment and enhances the opportunities available for millions of Americans, including in rural communities.” Brian German…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
The USDA finalized a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the rule…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This final rule will ensure that when consumers see ‘Product of USA’ they can trust the authenticity of that label and know that…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…in the LandFlex Grant Program. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets with adjustments to the Packers and Stockyards Act. Stay…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
New Investments in clean energy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced $2.3 billion in projects to expand clean power in rural communities….
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…markets. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets for farmers, ranchers, and producers. The rule prohibits adverse treatment based on various…