DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…across the country. This initiative, funded under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, aims to help both producers and communities in need. According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny…
California Unveils New Tools to Track Wildfire Resilience Progress
…than a million acres by the end of 2025. Wade Crowfoot, Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, highlighted the importance of tracking this work. “Thanks to historic investments, dozens…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…is going to come into this country, as porous as our borders are, and impact our producers, you’re burying your head in the sand.” USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stressed the…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…agencies, Secretary Vilsack expressed confidence that the agricultural sector will rebound, though he acknowledged the road ahead will be long. Listen to the full interview with the Agriculture Secretary here….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, we talk with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about USDA’s efforts to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $46 million investment in projects aimed at supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers. Deputy Secretary Xochitl…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…nuts, and horticultural products. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis M. Taylor, said the initiative is designed to help smaller exporters navigate foreign market requirements. “ASCE…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…new benchmarks as AMA base prices and approaches to trading when using benchmarks. The actions were announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a Farmers and Ranchers in Action event…
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…steps to improve food security around the world. At the recent Clinton Global Initiative 2024 meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a substantial investment of $466.5 million for two important…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding testified at the hearing on behalf of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). His testimony emphasized the critical role of school meal…
Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
…capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers and create jobs in rural areas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says this marks the final investment in the Meat and…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…Duncan (R-SC). “Having AM radio available is important to my constituents, especially during emergencies.” If passed by the full House, the proposed Act would require the Secretary of Transportation to…