The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new addition to its My Plate website called Healthy Eating on a Budget. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says although healthy foods aren’t…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
New Conservation Initiative Goes Beyond Traditional Government Efforts to Allow Businesses, Other Partners to Invest in Regional Conservation Projects BAY CITY, Mich., May 27, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…low-income people face time and resource challenges when it comes to putting healthy food on the table,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Promoting nutritious food choices can have a positive…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
…specialty crop, organic and diversified crop producers. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the policy option gives farmers more flexibility, promotes crop diversity and helps support the production of healthy…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
Mexico Expands Imports as Vilsack Joins Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Mexico City MEXICO CITY, May 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…ranchers and help produce much of our food supply. Healthy pollinator populations are critical to the continued economic well-being of agricultural producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “While we’re glad…
Vilsack Comments on Creating Undersecretary for Trade, and TPA
…speed deals through Congress without changes. Nebraska Senator and former USDA Secretary Mike Johanns told Vilsack that Vilsack could not outlast him on creating an Undersecretary for Trade. Vilsack Comments…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…operators are eligible to apply for low-interest FSA emergency loans. This spring, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack designated 57 counties in California as primary natural disaster areas due to the drought….
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…Keck. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2014– United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $1.5 million in funding to expand bio-control efforts to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as…
New Dairy Margin Insurance Program Ready by Sept. 1st?
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is confident the new Dairy Margin Insurance program will be ready by September 1st. Dairy Margin Insurance Program…
Vilsack meets with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
USDA photo by Tom Witham Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) in the Williamsburg Room, Whitten Building, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
Major New Initiatives Established, Existing Programs Reformed in First 90 Days WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress during the first 90 days of…
Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack We continue our series on immigration reform. Sabrina Hill has the story. Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California A White House report…
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of…