…provide actionable information to growers. Senior Manager of ABC’s Field Outreach & Education Team, Tom Devol said they wanted to get back to basics with this year’s workshop series. “We’re…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…esteemed scientist and educator whose devotion to studying and sharing his knowledge of seeds with the world will benefit society and inspire generations to come,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…the petitions. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a letter to Agriculture Tom Vilsack encouraging the rejection of the IDFA and WCMA petitions. AFBF points out “grave concerns”…
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
…Tom Vilsack says, “This spring, familiarize yourself with the invasive pest quarantines in your area and do your part to avoid inadvertently moving invasive insects and plant diseases to new…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…energy and energy-saving systems helps the people of rural America create thriving, livable communities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “When we invest in rural communities, we…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
…proposed regulatory change to give more schools the option to provide healthy school meals to all students at no cost. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement while visiting an…
AgNet Weekly: New Rules for the Organic Industry
This week Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association joins Sabrina to talk about new regulations for the organic industry and the industry’s requests for the 2023 Farm Bill….
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…a strain on farmers and cut into the bottom line,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA understand the importance of taking on…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…with the tools needed to serve all Americans by providing effective, innovative science-based public policy leadership at home and around the world,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
…Thank you Secretary Vilsack and USDA for bringing more fairness for farmers and ranchers across the country.” The proposed “Product of USA” labeling rule will be open for public comment…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…preemptive action to simplify the process. “USDA intends to use the streamlined approach it has utilized on other disaster programs to speed program implementation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…is. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how the results of the Census Agriculture guide decisions about the farm bill, agricultural research, new technology development as well as broadband expansion. It’s…
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
…out more at WGA.com. Tom Mulholland sees California agriculture through the wide lens of his multigenerational farm. As a fourth-generation citrus grower, Mulholland knows his lifetime commitment to Mulholland Citrus…
Biden to Nominate Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary
…second congressional district, the fifth largest district in the country. As a United States Representative, Torres Small served as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…