…will be awarded, beginning in 2016. Tom Buis, co-chair of Growth Energy noted, “There is nothing more important to the future of agriculture than those who wish to enter a…
Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity
The Agriculture Secretary is asking pediatricians for help in fighting childhood hunger and obesity. Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…Farm Bill authorized a new safety-net that protects producers only when market forces or adverse weather cause unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “For…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the strong economic impact of the California almond sector this week as he met in Modesto with several almond leaders. Citing a UC Davis economic…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…ethanol production, resulting in a direct decrease in farm income. Tom Buis, co-chairman of Growth Energy, has commended both organizations for highlighting this critical issue for rural America and released…
The Western View: The Clampers
…their tom-foolery, they do something very important – they help preserve our history. These are the people who place many of the historical markers you’ll find on the side of…
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…more good paying export-related jobs, further strengthening the rural economy,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “All of this activity benefits rural communities and keeps American agriculture on the cutting edge…
Vilsack Says TPP Good for Calif. Agriculture
Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is good for California farmers. Sabrina Hill has the story. Calif. Crops and TPP…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
President Obama and Ag Sec. Vilsack in meeting with ag leaders. USDA photo by Bob Nichols Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) provides a more level…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…opportunities for local food producers is a sound investment in America’s rural economies, while also increasing access to healthy food for our nation’s families,” Vilsack said. “These investments will support…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement following the successful conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “An agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations provides a…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to support an agricultural landscape where there is room and opportunity for all,” said Vilsack. “Agriculture is just like any other business-it needs…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…also a challenge for Tom Ikeda, a vegetable grower, packer and shipper in Arroyo Grande. “Labor again is very tight this year. We are using one H-2A crew, which has…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015. AgNet…