…to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the group of lawmakers say an extension of the deadline to December 31st “should be made permanent to give producers additional time to make informed…
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…said. Merced County grower Pat Borrelli said his contracted tomato acres were cut in half this year and, as a result, he planted more cotton. His tomato plants are just…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…and reach their fullest potential depends on what we do right now to ensure their health,” stated Secretary Vilsack. “The actions we are announcing today continue the Administration’s unprecedented commitment…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…their center pivot-irrigated crops growing on undulating terrain. These practices also cut costs and eliminate considerable labor. Tom Willey of Madera uses compost applications ahead of each of his organic…
Farm Credit Service Turns 100
President Barack Obama Farm Credit Service celebrated it’s 100 anniversary Sunday. President Obama, the House and Senate, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack all recognized the milestone. The President said, “FCS…
Ag Secretary Vilsack a Potential VP Candidate
Vilsack Several recent media reports said USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is among a handful of candidates being considered as a potential nominee for Vice President and running mate…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…Ag hackathon, after contestants pitched judges at the California State Fair in Sacramento on Sunday (July 17). The first place team, GivingGarden, took home $7,500 in prize money, custom rodeo…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…279 million pounds, well short of the “nice sized” crop of 300 million to 350 million pounds growers and packers prefer to see going to market, said Tom Bellamore, California…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…affordable rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas. Vilsack “American agriculture is grateful to the individuals working in the…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
California welcomes proclamation of National Farmers Market Week in August by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Farmers Market in San Francisco, California Tom Vilsack recently signed…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…they can make informed decisions,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This app empowers people to help meet our nation’s food waste reduction goals, and it also links to our virtual…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority and General Manager Tom Birmingham of the Westlands Water District on today’s filing of a lawsuit to compel the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to…
Dairy Export Access Undermining Costs Industry
…Dairy Export Council Tom Suber, President of USDEC, echoed that point: “U.S. companies have made investments here at home, adding more jobs and expanding manufacturing facilities, to meet the demands…
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
…that is why USDA is dedicating resources from all corners of our department to boost their habitat and better understand how to protect them,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “In addition…