Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…homes across the country.” The Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to consult with the Chief Economist in setting regional mandatory minimums for negotiated…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…bring much-needed nutrition assistance and financial relief to millions of families struggling to pay the bills and put healthy food on the table,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
…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…
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
…and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have also expressed support for Vilsack’s confirmation. Vilsack will be assuming the role of Agriculture Secretary once again during a difficult time….
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…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…to the radio report below. Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…its provisions.” 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…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea detailing the need for states to have more leeway under the grant program. Funds were recently made available for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…was kept from reaching streams in 2020 alone. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…Senate in the coming days. Vilsack previously served as Agriculture Secretary for eight years in the Obama administration. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…Secretary Karen Ross noted that California has invested more than $264 million dollars over the last five years on Climate Smart Agricultural programs that focus on the dairy sector. Nearly…