…threatens citrus production in the United States and other nations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to the continued, coordinated efforts between growers, researchers, and state and federal government, we…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…Roots obtain organic certification, and Secretary Vilsack issued guidance to all USDA agencies affirming the department-wide commitment to the organic sector. AMS and NRCS have taken the lead on creating…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…to be successful,” said Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By supporting projects that offer tailored training, education, and technical assistance for producers and processors of local food, these grants will benefit…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations Adding Next-Generation Family Members Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) can now update their production…
Dairy Organizations Seek Congressional Support for TPP
…countries to erode existing and future market access for U.S. dairy exporters through arbitrary, unjustified and oftentimes sudden regulatory determinations,” said Tom Suber, president of USDEC. “But for them to…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Agricultural Producers Increase the Value of Their Products Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making up to $44 million available…
Agri View: El Niño
…single data set, or use one set of observations and add in the range of uncertainty. (For more on observations, check out Tom’s excellent post.) The two models that show…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…around the world. “Organic food is one of the fasting growing segments of American agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As consumer demand for organic products continues to grow, the…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…opportunities for small businesses and increase access to healthy foods,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These grant programs make a real difference to farmers, ranchers, and businesses in communities across…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Berlin and Paris next week to discuss areas of mutual interest between the European and American agricultural sectors. In Berlin, Vilsack will…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…their use permit and any applicable vested rights. For more information about this and other land use issues, please contact Tom Adams or Jeff Dodd from DP&F’s Land Use Group….
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…(CA-23) Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42) Rep. David Valadao (CA-21) Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-22) Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-04) Rep. Mimi Walters(CA-45) Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49) Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48) Rep. Jeff…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
New Report from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Helps Communities Measure the Economic Benefits of Local Food Investments With Real-World Examples and Measurement Tactics Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…ranchers. While in Cuba with President Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct…