…in 1936 as part of the New Deal. President Biden and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced over $7.3 billion in funding to help rural electric cooperatives build clean energy for…
Update from G20 Agricultural Ministers Meeting
An update from G20 agricultural ministers meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By actionphoto50/DepositPhotos image Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provides highlights from the G20 Agricultural…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
…that’s above the 20-year average,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “For the prior four years, net farm income was consistently at or below that historic average,…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a week-long trade mission to Vietnam that kicks off today. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will head the delegation, which includes representatives from 58…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…rally highlighted key steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to support school meals and nutrition as a key educational tool that kids need to be successful in the classroom. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…truthfully using these claims and ensure that people can trust the labels when they buy meat and poultry products,” says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. Animal-raising claims like “Raised Without Antibiotics”…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…data entry, is prone to errors. These mistakes can lead to serious problems, such as misidentifying companies as being linked to sanctioned nations. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting sights on expanding agricultural trade opportunities in Morocco. USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will be leading a trade mission to Casablanca,…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…farmers. It should be spent on agriculture. There’s been a lot of things, the gig climate initiative of Secretary Vilsack was a couple billion dollars, that again is peripherally attached…
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
…will impact agricultural operations with less than 20 employees that are structured as corporations, limited liability companies, or entities registered with the secretary of state. Businesses registered before January 1…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…water consumption while maintaining commodity production. “USDA is taking an ‘all hands’ approach to help address this challenge, including these new partnerships with irrigation districts to support producers,” Agriculture Secretary…
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
…making Colombia the seventh-largest market for U.S. agricultural products. The U.S. is also Colombia’s top agricultural export market. U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will be leading…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. Since 2015, CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs have funded 308 projects. The projects will lead to a reduction of over 25.9…