…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…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…high-tech competitors.” Representative Tom Rice described broadband access as “an invaluable resource.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
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…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…General Manager for Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham said the low allocation will have a devastating impact on local communities. “A 5% allocation, although better than zero, will result in…
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…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…of Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham said in a written statement. “The WIIN Act has worked exactly as envisioned when it was signed by President Barack Obama in 2016. It…
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…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…Council spokesman Tom Super. “If you think about it, restaurants like wing joints and pizza places were built around takeout and delivery, so they didn’t have to change their business…
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…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…also served as Secretary of Agriculture for the entirety of the Obama administration. The selection of Vilsack is being celebrated by several industry groups. “Tom Vilsack understands that the agriculture…