…an honor to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle and do our part to ensure another successful trip,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “As he was filling out the permit…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
…new year. by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture One of my favorite traditions as secretary is the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Each year I…
A GMO Food Labeling Discussion Coming Soon
The Agriculture Secretary plans to bring stakeholders in the genetically engineered food labeling debate to the table in an effort to reach common ground on the issue. A GMO Food…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and ranchers bring their…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…Force delivered recommendations to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on November 21. The rule incorporates many of the task force recommendations. “Make no mistake: Unmanned aircraft…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $3.4 million for research projects in support of the new International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) program. “Wheat is one of the…
Vilsack on the COOL Requirements for Beef and Pork
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the language in the omnibus bill repealing the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. “The…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…to ground beef. “This is a common-sense step that can prevent foodborne illness and increase consumer confidence when they purchase ground beef,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Al…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…cameras. The Registration Task Force delivered recommendations to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on November 21. The rule incorporates many of the task force recommendations. “Make…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
…across the country urged lawmakers to join farmers in requesting the Secretary use his authority to provide relief. “We are deeply concerned that unless the Secretary takes action, there will…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. For…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future…
Push for Local Food in Schools
…the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives have urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to strengthen enforcement of the “Buy American” provision for participants in the National School Lunch Program and…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…of the producer panelists testified to the need for the agriculture secretary to designate cottonseed as an ‘other oilseed’ and be eligible for the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss…