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 hearing of USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Agency have established her as someone who understands the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers.” Bronaugh has a working history with the nominee for Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. During…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…also served as Secretary of Agriculture for the entirety of the Obama administration. The selection of Vilsack is being celebrated by several industry groups. “Tom Vilsack understands that the agriculture…
Beet Curly Top Virus in Tomatoes Somewhat Manageable in 2020
It appears that beet curly top virus in tomatoes was somewhat manageable for California growers in 2020. Vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County, Tom Turini explained that the virus…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades,…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…Bonnie was a senior advisor to Tom Vilsack during his tenure as U.S. Agriculture Secretary. Bonnie has also served as Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment. The agency review team…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…of Wyoming and Tom Carper of Delaware introduced the legislation at the end of 2019. The bill was passed through the U.S. House of Representatives in early October and was…
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
…Food Box program,” said United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel. “This innovative program was set up in record time to provide a win-win-win opportunity for farmers, produce…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…we cannot allow Canada or Mexico to undermine the important gains secured in this trade deal,” President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Tom Vilsack said in a…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…vendors may be selling her information to others or if they’re using it,” said Tom Orvis, Governmental Affairs Director for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. “Coincidentally, the address on these…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
…to an operation near Madera. Tom Rogers and his brother Dan grow almonds on 175 acres and have been early adopters of a variety of different conservation practices. “I would…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Colwich, KS William Thomas (Tom) McDonald (Incoming Committee Chair) – Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC; Dalhart, TX Jay Ivan Olsen – Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; Salt Lake City,…
Vietnam to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products
…will lower most tariffs on dairy products by 50 percent or more. USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack said in a press release that the decision to lower tariffs will…