…current infrastructure needs and invests in a brighter future,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “It is clear in the American Jobs Plan that USDA is central…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently declared all California counties natural disaster areas due to drought. Water allocations have also been disappointing for farmers in recent weeks. DWR lowered water…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
A coalition of agricultural groups has expressed concerns related to Mexico’s trade actions. A letter recently sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai details challenges…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-26-21
…of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program from Sec. Vilsack, and nursery demand ramping up after a slow end to 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…possible, as equitably as possible,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Our new USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative will help get financial assistance to a broader…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…workers throughout the food chain,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. Other staff appointments include Eyang Garrison being named Chief of Staff in the Office of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
…market, Vilsack’s idea to use CCC funds for a carbon bank and understanding the basic premise of the California water futures market. Tune in to the show for these news…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…opportunities for the sector in a fair and equitable way,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We want your ideas on how to position the agriculture and…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…District general manager Tom Birmingham expressed appreciation for the allocation remaining at five percent. “Given extraordinary dry conditions this water year, Reclamation’s announcement represents a balanced, prudent approach that ensures…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…value of our farmers, ranchers, and producers, and those who work in labor in our farm fields,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in his message highlighting the event. “These folks…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-19-21
…the impacts of beneficial fungus on tomato genotypes, and Ag Secretary Vilsack declaring drought conditions in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as being primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary…