…others to reduce excess nutrients in America’s waters,” said Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. “Effective nutrient management not only improves plant health and productivity, but also…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack USDA photo by Tom Witham “USDA takes very seriously our duty to protect pollinators…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…Many industry groups have indicated the previous iteration and enforcement of the rule created competitive disadvantages. Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “The Origin…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
The USDA has announced additional funds for livestock producers who were affected by wildfires and droughts. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…Poultry Processing Expansion Program and the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant. Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “This is a true partnership to…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…imposed on U.S. goods,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have beef products that can compete anywhere in the globe and this…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, Monday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the President’s budget provides USDA with “the tools needed to support a vibrant,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has comments from Deputy Secretary Bronaugh on challenges in the ag industry, details on…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…with (Agriculture) Secretary Tom Vilsack happened earlier in the process than the same hearing for the 2018 Farm Bill,” he said. “We’ve had public hearings and they’re just one piece…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…Harden said in a press release. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s focus on continuing to find additional ways to tackle this concern.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be providing payments for…
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham Bottlenecks at the ports brought on by the pandemic are causing more…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined other G7 agriculture ministers Friday morning in a virtual meeting with Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Roman Leshchenko. Following that virtual meeting, Vilsack took the stage at…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…bring production and jobs back to the United States, promote competition, and support American goods and services,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We are working to…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
…are causing concern for federalizer availability and pricing. At a recent conference, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned suppliers against taking “unfair advantage of these circumstances.” American farmers have already seen…