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Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…will be jointly administered through both programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11,…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressed concern about how agricultural exports are suffering under continuing challenges. A letter was sent to some of the leading ocean carriers highlighting the issues…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…and unique to their geographic area,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This program will help get local and regional agricultural products into schools, food banks and…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2024 Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards May…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees;…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…Sustainability and Productivity Growth,” and the program will focus on innovations to minimize the environmental footprint of agriculture and ensure sustainability while improving crop yields. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says,…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…in concurrence with the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The CWC is mainly involved in health research and export market development activities. For more industry…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…regional meat and poultry processors as they recover from the pandemic and also work to expand capacity,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Achieving a Federal Grant…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, she fought to keep ‘farmers farming’ through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs. Serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Water…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…opportunities for value-added and niche products,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack “The new Regional Food System Partnerships grants will help build a fairer, more transparent food system rooted in local…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights uncertainty surrounding Proposition 12 requirements and effects, insight from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…