…food costs for families at the grocery store,” says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We’re partnering with entrepreneurs in rural areas to build brighter futures, connect business owners to new markets,…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…by Senators Ted Budd, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, and Eric Schmitt. The legislation would prevent individual states from dictating production…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…the label claims they see on products bearing the USDA mark of inspection are truthful and accurate,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. USDA’s Food Safety and…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
USDA Moving Forward with Potential FMMO Modernization
…consultation across dairy producers and the entire industry.” Should Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack choose to proceed with the process, a June 14 deadline would be established for submitting any additional…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
He says it’s an act with a cute name and an important purpose. This week, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) joins Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Beagle Brigade Act and…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…three countries have full and fair access to each other’s markets,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. “We fundamentally disagree with the position Mexico has taken on the…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
…Then the handler position, Alicia Rockwell and Dean LaVallee.” Terms for the new Board will begin in August. In the coming months, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will need to approve…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…aggregated grower data to keep the industry at large informed on sustainable production practices and encourages broader adoption. Senior Manager of ABC’s Field Outreach & Education Team, Tom Devol said…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
…bring affordable, reliable, clean energy to communities across the country. Sabrina Halvorson talks with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to get more details. Each week we highlight essential legislative and…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources. Approximately one-third of USDA funding would be eliminated under the proposal. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “the proposal is pathetic, it…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
…the environment; organic is the answer,” OTA CEO Tom Chapman said in a news release. “Organic’s fundamental values remain strong, and consumers have demonstrated they will come back time and…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…role the organic industry can play in expanding opportunities for value-added agriculture, strengthening supply chains and generating revenue for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “For…