…of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and leaders at the Office of Management and Budget were also sent similar letters. The coalition highlights the value that crop insurance provides to the agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…bring much-needed nutrition assistance and financial relief to millions of families struggling to pay the bills and put healthy food on the table,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…of Congress who are supporting this legislation,” CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, Tom Stenzel said in a press release. “There remains work to be done to address our…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
…Council, Reece Langley said the transition within the administration put a hold on a lot of initiatives. Now with Tom Vilsack confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, support…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…recently with Tom Vilsack once again taking up the position of Agriculture Secretary. Other areas of the department are also taking shape with recent announcements from USDA. Lynn Overmann has…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…high-tech competitors.” Representative Tom Rice described broadband access as “an invaluable resource.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailing reasons why a CFAP application extension is necessary. “To ensure the farmers impacted by the pandemic are eligible to receive this support, we urge the…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack to once again lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). By a vote of 92-7, Vilsack will assume the position of being the…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…General Manager for Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham said the low allocation will have a devastating impact on local communities. “A 5% allocation, although better than zero, will result in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-24-21
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 of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, FRAC group…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…of Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham said in a written statement. “The WIIN Act has worked exactly as envisioned when it was signed by President Barack Obama in 2016. It…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
During his confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack outlined priorities he would like to see the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) address. The Senate Agriculture Committee also questioned Vilsack on a variety…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…Council spokesman Tom Super. “If you think about it, restaurants like wing joints and pizza places were built around takeout and delivery, so they didn’t have to change their business…