…to the needy – a measure that would help both farmers, and food insecure Americans who patronize food banks. In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, National…
Trump Adviser Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
…similar platform in Hilary Clinton’s campaign. However, last month Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged rural voters to back the Democratic presidential candidate. Vilsack says “she listens” and that agriculture needs…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…climate change and preserve invaluable agriculture,” California Resources Agency Secretary John Laird said. “This keeps important farmland in production, while helping to manage growth within discrete boundaries.” Working in cooperation…
Farmers Market Week
…Land of Ours. Farmers Market Week From: Farmers Market Coalition Invite Your Elected Officials to the Farmers Market! The Secretary of Agriculture proclaims the first full week of August National…
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…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced that dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy will get approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance. Vilsack said Thursday “we…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers Due to Tightening Dairy Margins May/June 2016 Average Margins Below $6 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
…and nursery crops including floriculture. The grants are funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
Secretary Vilsack Announces $36.5 Million for Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers…
Beef Exports Reopen to Brazil
…market access for U.S. beef and “pumping hundreds-of-millions of dollars into the American economy,” according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack says the Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for…
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…process. Senate Bill 764, the compromise labeling bill, was among several bills signed by President Barack Obama Friday. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national mandatory bioengineered…
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board, chairman Deb Keller, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, vice chairman Jim Stitzlein, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., secretary/treasurer Alan Tiemann, Nebraska Corn Board, past chairman Thomas…
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…not formally affiliated with Clinton’s campaign, the group did hold a closed-door session with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack earlier this week, according to the Hagstrom Report. Organizers of the group…