…food company to start such labeling. And Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has given his reaction to the move by the soup company, as Gary Crawford has the details. Reaction to…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman focused on farm policy and USDA’s priorities during a town hall-style conversation at the 97th AFBF Annual Convention…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on Campbell’s GMO stance. Sabrina Hill reports. Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels Campbell’s Soup opposes state-by-state laws, but supports a federal law that would…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…appreciated for California’s agricultural diversity” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. The CalAgPlate program is funded with proceeds generated through the sale of specialized, agriculture-themed license plates through the California Department…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…Philip Ellis commended HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for ensuring the final recommendations were based on the latest nutrition evidence available. Dr. Richard Thorpe, a physician…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
HHS and USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns to Prevent Chronic Diseases Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
Exports to South Africa
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expanded Market Access for U.S. Poultry, Pork and Beef Exports to South Africa Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: On…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces 2015 Wildfires Burned Record Acres, Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that in 2015, wildfires burned a record…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…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…