The debt relief initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide assistance for many socially disadvantaged farmers in California. Assistant Secretary for Administration at USDA, Osker Gonzales talked…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…prosperity for decades to come,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget gives USDA a new set of tools to address the urgent challenges of…
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
…letter was delivered to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. President of the Texas Farm Bureau, Russell Boening says the letter voices…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing support for urban agriculture and innovative production projects. Up to $4 million in USDA grants is available from the Office of Urban…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…in a free hotel room. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the program has evolved “because of what we’ve learned implementing the program.” The program has…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…benefits of the USMCA,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Ambassador Tai’s action today will help ensure that Canada upholds its commitments under the USMCA and puts our other agricultural trading…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…Eye Out Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2024 Controlling…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…debt relief to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers beginning in June,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “USDA is recommitting itself to gaining the trust and confidence…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…interests are calling for $300 million in support. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organizations highlight the turmoil caused by the pandemic and the need for…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…can lead the world in solutions that will increase climate resilience, sequester carbon, enhance agricultural productivity, and maintain critical environmental benefits,” Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “At…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…Isom explained. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…led by production of renewable fuel and energy and biobased products grown and manufactured here in the U.S.,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The American Jobs…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…“That’s a remarkable investment and is an important one for agriculture,” Ross noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation…