…can lead the world in solutions that will increase climate resilience, sequester carbon, enhance agricultural productivity, and maintain critical environmental benefits,” Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “At…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase. WAPA recently sent a letter to CalEPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld detailing the challenges a tiered…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…led by production of renewable fuel and energy and biobased products grown and manufactured here in the U.S.,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The American Jobs…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget with an additional $641 million over the next two years,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said during a call with reporters. “It is very important that we use that money…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh as the new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The Bronaugh confirmation is receiving significant support from the agricultural industry. There is…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…(LPO). This is a request that I made directly to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos and am grateful that he extended the compliance deadline to December…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…it lacks specifics. I had several positive conversations with Secretary Vilsack about 30×30 and we will work with him and his colleagues to ensure the details live up to promises…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…transform our nation’s food system with a greater focus on resilient, local and regional food systems,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These grants will help maximize…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…has been a vocal advocate of a carbon bank. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has indicated that a carbon bank would align with other USDA efforts to engage agriculture as a…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling for immediate intervention. The group points out that farmers and ranchers are suffering due to practices carried out by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). “We need action…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…by several other partners including Australia, Brazil, and Denmark. “I am pleased to see the United States co-leading the creation of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate initiative,” U.S. Secretary…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
…California and Arizona are part of that group. Arizona is running the increase from May through August while California is running it from June through September. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…a recent media briefing, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tried to ease concerns about the 30×30 plan. “There’s no intention to have a land grab,” said Vilsack, “there’s no intention…