…domestic suppliers of corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles and other commodities. Grains Council CEO Tom Sleight says the event is “critical for our industry” at a time when farmers…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $300 million to help hundreds of small businesses across the country save money on…
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
…president, Irv Holmes of Challenge Dairy Products in Dublin, Calif., was recognized for his term of service to the board. Tom Balmer will continue his role as ABI’s Executive Director….
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed three members and three alternates to serve on the Hass Avocado Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2016 and ending…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Alexis Taylor and Consul General Tom Vajda for the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai kickoff the Taste of America celebration at the…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…Tom Vilsack. “We must continue to invest in initiatives like the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive, which are maximizing SNAP recipients’ access to healthy foods and are playing a major role…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…USDA so that they can be attainable and useful to all kinds and sizes of producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These EZ Guarantee Loans will help beginning and underserved…
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
…described the person as “more surprising.” Beshears is a former Democratic governor of Kentucky. Ross is a former chief of staff for Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and is the current…
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
…our industry’s largest customers.” said Tom Hammer, NOPA President. “Unfortunately, the benefits of a TPP that has the potential to become the largest U.S. regional trade agreement in history, cannot…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
…Rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). According to a letter sent by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to industry groups, the long-awaited rules will seek…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…of that rule, the 2010 version was overly broad, and most of the cost of complying with the 2010 rules would have come from that regulation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is seeking nominations for membership on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health. Selected members will serve two-year terms. The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…appreciate the continuing efforts of the vast majority of members of Congress as well as Ambassador Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to combat the illegitimate appropriation of common…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…food,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “USDA recognizes the dedicated school nutrition professionals who are committed to creating a healthy environment for all children, teaching them the importance of good…