In honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure (PDF, 587 KB) in 40 states,…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $420 million…
VofV: Farming’s Secret Weapon – California Community Colleges
…community colleges represent the largest system of education in the U.S. For instance, the AgTechX Ed workforce development program spearheaded by Western Growers and California Department of Food and Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how China’s trade policies have impacted global fertilizer markets, senators urging Secretary Vilsack…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…Administration (FDA). Ag groups are pushing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assume responsibility of animal biotechnology. In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organizations…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
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Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…who have historically had difficulty understanding or accessing USDA’s programs and services. Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “We are acknowledging USDA’s storied history…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
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USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack USDA photo by Tom Witham “USDA takes very seriously our duty to protect pollinators…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…dairy system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Now, all organic dairy livestock producers will have the confidence and certainty they are operating in a fair and…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…not improved for many and have even worsened for some, as drought spreads across the U.S.,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In order to deliver much-needed assistance as efficiently as…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…help meat and poultry processors and grant applicants diversify processing ownership throughout the country,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Meat and poultry processing is a complex…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…imposed on U.S. goods,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have beef products that can compete anywhere in the globe and this…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…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. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…