…be held over three days in three locations. Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education for ABC, Tom Devol said they are excited to engage more with growers in the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how China’s trade policies have impacted global fertilizer markets, senators urging Secretary Vilsack…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…Administration (FDA). Ag groups are pushing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assume responsibility of animal biotechnology. In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organizations…
Soy Products are Plentiful
…Board Director and Indiana farmer Tom Griffiths says there are more than 1,000 products with soy available on the market. “Today for example, you can wear soy-based Skechers shoes to…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…who have historically had difficulty understanding or accessing USDA’s programs and services. Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “We are acknowledging USDA’s storied history…
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
…Secretary Tom Vilsack “Producers of grazing livestock experienced catastrophic losses of available forage as well as higher costs for supplemental feed in 2021. Unfortunately, the conditions driving these losses have…
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,…
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
…Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Biden-Harris Administration is calling out ocean carriers that are taking advantage of the situation to leverage undue profits and are treating U.S. agricultural companies and producers…
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…