…Regulation (DPR) about the onslaught of lawsuits against DPR by activists attempting to force their agenda upon agriculture by strong-arming the department via the court system. Leahy will be speaking…
Vilsack Speaks at 2015 Commodity Classic
…Phoenix, Arizona. US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the general session, and received a standing ovation from the crowd of thousands of farmers. Secretary Vilsack Speaks at Commodity Classic…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
…go out to those California farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…Secretary Ed Schafer (2008–2009) Secretary Mike Johanns (2005–2007) Secretary Ann Veneman (2001–2005) Secretary Dan Glickman (1995–2001) Secretary Mike Espy (1993–1994) Secretary Clayton K. Yeutter (1989–1991) Secretary John R. Block (1981–1986)…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
Farmers Now Have Until March 31 to Update Yields and Reallocate Base Acres; Deadline for Choosing Between ARC and PLC also Remains March 31 Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…in the Wells Fargo Agricultural Building on both Saturdays and Sundays during the 2015 Big Fresno Fair where they can display and sell their award-winning product. Additionally, educational booths will…
New Networking Tool to Bring Women in Agriculture Together
USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Krista Harden has created a new networking tool to bring women in Agriculture together. Cathy Isom tells us how this came about and how it works….
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
The Almond Hullers & Processors Association today applauded the tentative agreement reached to resolve the West Coast ports situation. We are pleased that the parties involved have responded positively to…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…other policy actions that affect our members. Secretary Vilsack understands and appreciates our role in making America great.” Secretary Vilsack was appointed by President Barack Obama as the 30th Secretary…
USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by Jennifer Womble, owner of James’ Supersave Foods and Jeffrey Marstaller, owner of Cozy Acres Greenhouse announcing that rural agricultural producers and small…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
USDA Targets Citrus Greening with Promising Tools and Long Term Solutions Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $30 million in funding today for 22 projects to help citrus producers combat Huanglongbing…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…federal marketing order, as it seeks to educate key policy makers about the vast economic impact of the slowdown. The Almond Board has sent letters to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack,…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
…Secretary of Energy & Environment. The panelists: Dr. Jeri Sullivan Graham: New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Brackish Water Work Group/Los Alamos National Laboratory; Paul Swaim: Vice President,…