…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
A mysterious disease has been working its way through the Texas Panhandle, puzzling the agriculture industry. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller received confirmation from the United States Secretary of…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario has formally reopened the market. Colombia had been the 10th largest market for American poultry in 2022, with…
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…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…TikTok to China’s spy balloon to its hacking and aggression in the Pacific, U.S. officials and lawmakers have pushed back against Beijing for months. But Secretary Tom Vilsack said at…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…robust, adaptive strategies. This long-term process involves exploring various alternatives to ensure stability for water users throughout the basin. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
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
…who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley….
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,” Agriculture Secretary…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in…
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…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…high-speed internet, clean water, modern infrastructure and good-paying jobs to communities in rural areas,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “In turn making it more possible for…