The American Farm Bureau Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to address supply chain issues facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organization details…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The letter addresses China’s import approval process delays for U.S. agriculture biotech products. Under the U.S.-China Phase One…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…strong. “As we work to build back better, exports remain a vital engine spurring growth in the U.S. economy,” USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “America’s farmers,…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…positions of Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Grassley said in the letter to the White…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…producers while providing nutritious dairy products to American families,” USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh said in a press release. “When there is surplus milk production, we encourage the milk be…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…In June, Secretary Vilsack committed to providing additional pandemic assistance for dairy farmers in an exchange at a hearing with Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Leahy. Through the program, USDA will…
Week in Review: HLB Quarantine Expands & New Preharvest Testing for Leafy Greens
…Agreement Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited California, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…independent handler from Famoso Nut Co. in McFarland. He was also re-elected as an alternate. The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets to the Secretary of Agriculture in major…
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
…have raised objections to the curtailment orders, which the State Water Resources Control Board has indicated could affect approximately 5,700 water rights holders. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross acknowledged the impact the…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…increased at the same rate. Our new reports on formula transactions will bring needed clarity to the marketplace.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Also, in the…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…ground,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “The engagement in the coming months is important and I encourage all stakeholders to provide their experiences and views in order to…