$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…impossible to meet the water supply needs of California farmers and communities. What is particularly troubling is that these policies have provided no discernible benefit to the environment,” said Tom…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack….
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
…numbers for producers To read the release from the USDA, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to read Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s response to the 2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture report….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…even though he has purchased hay recently, scheduling a delivery has been difficult, as busy truck drivers hustle to drop off all the loads. Tulare County dairy farmer Tom Barcellos…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for…
Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought
…During the one-on-one discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, the secretary made these comments about new programs available for families. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE….
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
…the question and the Ag Secretary’s reply. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made prior to…
Vilsack: “We Are Clearly Paying Attention to this Situation”
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Friday. In this segment, Vilsack discusses some of the…
Drought Assistance for Specialty Crops
…package for California. Hear Ag Secretary Vilsack’s comments about specialty crop assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. Watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with US Agriculture Secretary…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Secretary Tom Vilsack, Governor Jerry Brown, Congressman Jim Costa, Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and others as he tours parts of the Central Valley and then announces what the…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…is a favorite saying of Tom Vandivier, a Texas cattle rancher and 2008 recipient of the Sand County Foundation’s Leopold Conservation Award (LCA). Tom was one of more than two…