…implementation. We also recently wrapped up a two-year, top-to-bottom review of SNAP, and we examined the benefits of biotechnology, the future of agricultural trade, the importance of agriculture to our…
Rain Proves Need for Storage Projects Progress
The uncommon wet weather continues in California. The excessive precipitation shows the need for more water storage, and citrus leaders say progress on projects is necessary. Last October, Tom Dunklee…
Vilsack Endorses Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue
…in the Obama administration. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement Tuesday that Perdue “knows full well the opportunities and challenges that exist in rural communities.” Vilsack says…
Americans to Eat 1.33 Billion Chicken Wings
…like to stick together with ‘feathered’ teams, we’ll keep our projections to wing consumption and not the Super Bowl winner,” noted Tom Super, NCC senior vice president of communications. “With…
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…was Indiana agriculture director when Vice President Mike Pence was governor of Indiana. Meanwhile, Indiana farmer Kip Tom is considered a candidate for White House agricultural liaison. Taking over the…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…Mexico Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ben Ray Lujan are quoted by CBS News as saying they are “outraged at this last-ditch move by the federal government’s…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…Tigner, Jr., Henry Clay Johnson IV Florida: Tom Crawford, Ricky Lyons Georgia: Dania DeVane, Mark Clemmer Hawaii: Ronald B. McKeehan, Sr., Wayne Shimokawa Idaho: Brad Thornton, Robert T. Johnson Illinois:…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
Nassif In response to President–elect Donald J. Trump naming Sonny Perdue as the nominee to head the Department of Agriculture, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following…
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
Vilsack Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stepped down a week early from his cabinet post to “save taxpayers a few bucks.” Vilsack told Reuters he and his family were taking…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…was cleared by the Office of Management and Budget Wednesday, the last step before becoming final. “This parting gift from Agriculture Secretary [Tom] Vilsack is not welcomed,” said NPPC President…
Ag Secretary Pick Expected Soon
…Department of Agriculture last week, former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack criticized the incoming administration for delaying the selection of a nominee for the position. Vilsack said the delay will make…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
Former USDA Secretary to Serve as President and CEO Vilsack The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) announced that former U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join the organization…
New Board Appointees Will Join The Cotton Board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of 17 members and 18 alternates to serve on The Cotton Board. The cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary are charged…
Vilsack: Delay of Ag Secretary Pick Shows Lack of Appreciation for USDA
Vilsack “Why is that the last one?” Those words from outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding his post being the last yet to be filled by the incoming Donald Trump…