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Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as being primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and leaders at the Office of Management and Budget were also sent similar letters. The coalition highlights the value that crop insurance provides to the agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…bring much-needed nutrition assistance and financial relief to millions of families struggling to pay the bills and put healthy food on the table,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
…Council, Reece Langley said the transition within the administration put a hold on a lot of initiatives. Now with Tom Vilsack confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, support…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…recently with Tom Vilsack once again taking up the position of Agriculture Secretary. Other areas of the department are also taking shape with recent announcements from USDA. Lynn Overmann has…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailing reasons why a CFAP application extension is necessary. “To ensure the farmers impacted by the pandemic are eligible to receive this support, we urge the…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack to once again lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). By a vote of 92-7, Vilsack will assume the position of being the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmation of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, FRAC group…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
During his confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack outlined priorities he would like to see the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) address. The Senate Agriculture Committee also questioned Vilsack on a variety…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmation hearing of USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Agency have established her as someone who understands the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers.” Bronaugh has a working history with the nominee for Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. During…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…