…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…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including staying vigilant for wildfire smoke symptoms amongst your employees…
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…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…and cultural areas, many Black farmers and other groups who have experienced historic discrimination have inherited heirs’ property,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “USDA is committed…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…of the supply chain to our food supply,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Many livestock producers had to make the unfortunate decision to depopulate their livestock…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
…program helps organic producers and handlers to prevent fraud and improve the quality of the organic control system.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…the ag sector. One aspect of the pending order will be directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish new guidelines under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Press secretary…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
Multiple federal agencies will be improving broadband access through a new interagency agreement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Telecommunications and Information…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…review of the “Product of USA” label that will, among other things, help us to determine what that label means to consumers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
A recent farm labor reform roundtable brought together Senate leadership, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and farm and farmworker organizations. Table olive industry members are looking to keep the crop competitive…