…government agencies such as the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Economic Research Service and Federal Reserve Bank. For a copy of the methodology, click here. Highlights Impact of California wine and…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of accepting the Federal…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack did not make the cut to become Hillary Clinton’s running mate, but he stands a good chance at a top post within her administration, should…
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
The Farm Credit System reports loan volumes were up 10 percent for the first half of 2016, and net income increased two percent. President and CEO of the Federal Farm…
National Peach Month
…incorporate this nutritious fruit into their diets, and call upon interested groups to celebrate this month with appropriate programs and activities. Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:05…
Vermont Stops GMO Label Enforcement
…down Vermont’s clear disclosure standard” through the federal law. He says his office intends to “take an active role” as the focus moves from the legislative process to the regulatory…
Marketing Needed for Climbing Pecan Market
…recently approved a federal marketing order (FMO)—as other major U.S. nut sectors have successfully done—which could help them improve their collaboration, as well as promote better research and marketing. Read…
Atrazine Report Ignores Science
…safe. The National Corn Growers Association’s Production and Stewardship Action Team says that sets a dangerous precedent. The team says federal law requires the EPA to make its decisions based…
Governors Strongly Support TPP
…U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman was in Iowa for the meeting as the Administration’s top person trying to sell the agreement to a skeptical Congress. He said the agreement is…
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…level. It’s estimated that 75 percent to 80 percent of the U.S. food supply includes genetically engineered ingredients, according to Forbes. While the Food and Drug Administration has said GMO’s…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…the rule say it’s too burdensome for businesses. The House bill would block the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rules giving contract protections to poultry growers while they negotiate…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…of federal legislation. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture – Main Auditorium, 1220 N Sacramento, CA 95814….
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
…take place between October 2016 and February 2017. The privacy of all respondents is safeguarded, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified, as required by Federal law….
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
…As for what role, if any, Vilsack may play in the Clinton Administration, should she be elected President, Vilsack responded: “my sole focus right now is that Secretary Clinton becomes…