…Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea detailing the need for states to have more leeway under the grant program. Funds were recently made available for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…wetlands, and forests,” Robert Bonnie, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary, said in a press release. “CRP has a 35-year track record of success beyond just climate benefits,…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…Senate in the coming days. Vilsack previously served as Agriculture Secretary for eight years in the Obama administration. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…Secretary Karen Ross noted that California has invested more than $264 million dollars over the last five years on Climate Smart Agricultural programs that focus on the dairy sector. Nearly…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmation hearing of USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers’ preparations for the current storm weather, a Perdue…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…Health and Human Services (HHS) Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D. signed the MOU along with outgoing Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. The document lays out a framework for certain regulatory authorities…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…of the financial burdens on American producers to ensure our agricultural economy remains strong, independent and a global leader in production,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…in March 2019,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach said in a news release. “USDA staff have taken the information you have provided through three comment periods…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Bronaugh currently serves as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…Secretary Perdue. “These modernizations make the Federal government more responsive to our customers, ensuring American agriculture continues to lead the world for years to come.” About the Author Brian German…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
…recruit, train, and retain wildland firefighters. The Wildland Fire Subcabinet will be co-chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior. Other federal personnel will comprise the subcabinet…
Innovation Strategy Report to Guide USDA Research Moving Forward
…from across the agricultural community,” Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins said in a news release. “Innovation and ingenuity have always been key to solving critical agricultural production challenges and will…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…safety measures as the department lays out spending priorities. The bipartisan group sent a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue calling on the department to fulfill its commitments as part…