Funding will help beginning, veteran, and socially-disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to expand businesses Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is providing more than $45 million to help farmers, ranchers,…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…this week from attorneys representing R-CALF and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the Beef Checkoff program, according to Food Safety News. R-CALF alleges the Beef Checkoff is allowing the Montana…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
Department to Help Finance 82 Projects to Increase Reliability of Rural Electric Utility Systems Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $3.6 billion…
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…
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…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Vilsack “Recent data shows that 2015 marked the lowest figures on record for food insecurity among…
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…
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…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…science.” The new Directors join a roster of 19, including Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, an ex-officio member. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with the other board…