U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant funding for sustainable agriculture research projects. More than $146 million is being invested under the National Institute of Food and…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…climate change. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack claims the plan “lays out the framework for USDA to carry out sustained climate adaptation that addresses current and emerging climate risks and challenges.”…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
…the Senate. The bill would add the Agriculture Secretary to the Committee on Foreign Investment, an interagency committee authorized to review certain foreign investment transactions, and designate agriculture as critical…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new loan guarantee initiative to further address issues within the food system. Another $100 million in funding from the…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…measured for their quantifiable environmental benefits. “Secretary Vilsack’s focus on pilots to get the policy ‘right’ will help inform future discussions and ensure we are doing the best for the…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 billion in a comprehensive package to address a variety of agricultural issues. As part of the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…Beef Labeling Act calls for the development of a World Trade Organization-compliant method for reinstating MCOOL protocols. The U.S. Trade Representative would work with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
The USDA says it will establish an Equity Commission and is looking for nominations for membership on the Commission’s Advisory Committee and Subcommittee on Agriculture. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says,…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
The Department of Agriculture highlighted investments to end hunger and malnutrition at the United Nations Food Systems Summit this week. Speaking of the total $10 billion of investments, Agriculture Secretary…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met virtually with United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Ambassador Tai emphasized her commitment to deepening bilateral trade and…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…to deliver their products on schedule affects the reliability of American exports, and subsequently decreases export values and market share.” The letter was also sent to the Agriculture Secretary, the…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) claimed the Secretary of Agriculture’s transparent attempts to scapegoat the meat and poultry industry to shift blame for inflationary prices will not help consumers….
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…vacancies in the administration. Trevino currently serves as President of the Almond Alliance of California and has served as a Deputy Secretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
The Biden administration has identified four major meat processors as being largely responsible for increased consumer prices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese recently released…