…numbers to $127 billion, $2.5 billion higher than the previous forecast. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Latest Quarterly…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
…Read USDA’a announcement and hear Secrertary Vilsack’s comments to Sabrina here. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF issued a statement immediately following the announcement from Secretary Vilsack. Read Mulhern’s…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack talks with AgNet West on cheese purchase, extension of dairy MPP As the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with new and beginning farmers at Iowa State University this week. While there, the Secretary announced an investment of $17.8 million for several projects…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support In a meeting with new and beginning…
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
…provide emergency assistance to the nation’s dairy farmers, against a backdrop of plummeting farm-level milk prices. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, AFBF President Zippy Duvall noted that…
NMPF Asks USDA for Assistance
…to the needy – a measure that would help both farmers, and food insecure Americans who patronize food banks. In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, National…
Trump Adviser Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
…similar platform in Hilary Clinton’s campaign. However, last month Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged rural voters to back the Democratic presidential candidate. Vilsack says “she listens” and that agriculture needs…
Farmers Market Week
…‘Senator’ and members of the House as ‘Congressman or Congresswoman’). Read more. Image credit: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaking with vendors about their produce. Image courtesy of Farmers Market Coalition….
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of accepting the Federal…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack did not make the cut to become Hillary Clinton’s running mate, but he stands a good chance at a top post within her administration, should…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced that dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy will get approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance. Vilsack said Thursday “we…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…challenges due to market conditions,” said Vilsack. “MPP-Dairy payments are part of a robust, Vilsack comprehensive farm safety net that help to provide dairy producing families with greater peace of…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
…Tom Vilsack says the investments will help “address challenges at the national and local levels to help sustain all parts of America’s food and agriculture system.” The funded projects address…