…from October 31, 2023, to January 13, 2024. The extension aims to provide eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with additional time to apply for assistance. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to support agricultural exports plans for ag trade missions in 2024 are being set. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…2023 AMMP project and four Dairy Plus projects to advance past completed AMMP projects if they meet federal requirements. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…tools to enforce our trade agreements and ensure that U.S. workers, farmers, manufacturers, and exporters receive the full benefits of the USMCA.” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also said the…
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
…Nave, urges Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to permanently abandon the proposal. The current system requires fumigation of all Chilean table grapes before distribution in the U.S., effectively preventing the spread…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…to the Sites Reservoir Project. Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide valuable support to producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the…
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
…to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack relaying their concerns with the design of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022. While the group showed appreciation for the allocation of $3.74 billion…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…additions to infrastructure upgrades, all contributing to the overall goal of a more robust and resilient U.S. port system. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
Crates Of Tomatoes packed ready for export. By Branislav Nenin/Shutterstock image Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday announced the next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster…
Dental Care in Rural Areas
…Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Seattle, Monday. He was focusing on dental health because he was visiting the University of Washington School of Dentistry to announce a $1…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…approach seeks to fortify the foundation of U.S. agriculture and foster a new generation of diverse and resilient farmers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New Bison Initiative
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour….
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…as clear as other commodities. Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the AMS is clarifying that meat products must be from animals that are born, raised, and slaughtered in…