…the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. The announcement came from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday. He said the investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…make certain that the USMCA was being fulfilled. “International trade is critical to economic growth and stability for American producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This panel request is necessary…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Frank Yiannas will also be stepping down from his role as Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the U.S….
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…and ecosystems, and the health of farmworkers and communities.” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “We have a lot of work ahead to implement the approaches outlined…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…officials and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip. In a…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…lawsuit follows a letter submitted to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and FWS Director Martha Williams last week requesting a delay of the effective date of the rule and…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…Markets Program. NASDA President and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto, Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse, Texas Department of Agriculture…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Jim Costa is also encouraging officials to reevaluate the approach to water management in response to the recent storms. In a letter to Governor Newsom, U.S. Secretary of the Interior…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alexis Taylor as the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several agricultural groups including the National…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is keeping up the pressure on Mexican officials to back off plans in 2024 to ban imports of GMO corn. Vilsack planned to hear from Mexican…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the additional funding of $325 million for 71 projects under the second funding pool of the effort. USDA received more than 1,000 proposals between…