…active and healthy life,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Nowhere is nutrition security more important than in our WIC program to support mothers and young children. ”The cash-value voucher allows…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…what it does best—preserve topsoil, sequester carbon, and reduce the impacts of climate change,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We’re working in partnership with producers and…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…markets at home and abroad and preparing our food and agricultural community to lead the world in climate-smart agricultural practices,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Robert…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said it’s an opportunity for them to bring new information to producers that they normally would get at an in-person Almond Conference. “We’re going…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Rep. Valadao questioning Vilsack’s cancelation of the Farmer’s to…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…provided more than 150 million food boxes to communities across the country. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke on the issue during a recent hearing with the House Agriculture Appropriations…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
…our promise,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in wide-ranging impacts that were felt throughout the agricultural sector. The Biden-Harris Administration is focused…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-14-21
…under federal leave parameters in compliance with state law, and Secretary Vilsack is hopeful the Farm Workforce Modernization Act if passed by the Senate will solve farm labor problems. Tune…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…agriculture. Last month a group of agricultural organizations detailed challenges they are encountering in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Obstacles for potato and dairy exports…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…ever before,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This is our moment to solve big challenges by acting boldly—to close the broadband gap facing rural America; to…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…recreational benefits to rural America,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We celebrate their efforts in helping us protect sensitive lands, create jobs, expand access to…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…vote. “What was unknown was any potential effect exempting smaller growers might have in a referendum vote, as there were significantly fewer eligible voters this year,” CAC President Tom Bellamore said in a…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…and the U.S. Department of the Interior to assist in wildfire mitigation efforts. In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Interior Secretary Haaland, the group highlights the need…