…or download audio report. Lawmakers in the House Ag Appropriations Sub Committee grilled Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the topic of research this week – specifically the closing of some…
Vilsack Discusses Effects of Sequestration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined for lawmakers some of the many effects of budget sequestration that we will see later on. Gary Crawford reports from Washington. Click to open or…
Vilsack Tells Critics to Look Closer at Budget
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says critics of certain aspects of his proposed 2014 budget should look at the total budget and the fiscal environment the country is facing today. Gary…
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…initiatives from United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel and have the opportunity to share their concerns and perspectives on the issues, as well as receive a sneak preview of the United…
USDA Working on Crop Insurance Problems
The USDA is addressing problems with specialty crop insurance. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. For Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s full comment, click here. Agriculture Secretary…
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
…or Download Audio Report Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says we need more money for ag research. He says there will be a penalty if the money isn’t found. That penalty,…
Vilsack Concerned about Trade Talks with EU
As the U.S. and EU are announcing upcoming trade talks, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expressing some concerns about those talks. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download…
Better Safety Rating for U.S. Beef
…is recommending the United States be dropped to the lower “negligible” risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as Mad Cow Disease. US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…groups wishing to harm agriculture, through a simple and quick FOIA request. My question is, with government overspending and rumors from United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack threatening to…
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
…Tom Vilsack is reminding farmers and ranchers to get those census forms turned in. Federal law requires all ag producers to participate. But Vilsack says there are other reasons to…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will present the keynote address, followed by guest speaker former Senator Thomas Daschle. The forum is February 21 and 22 in Arlington, Virginia. For more information…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
…Many agriculture organizations have issued statements expressing disappointment with the farm bill extension. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s also disappointed with aspects of it. Vilsack points out there were…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…and their communities for years to come,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I strongly encourage all farmers, no matter how large or small their operation, to promptly complete and return…