…thanks the parties for their flexibility and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su for making this matter a top priority.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
…processed,” USDA noted in a weekly update. UPDATE: A six-year tentative agreement between ILWU and PMA has been reached. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
…reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty…
USDA Moving Forward with Potential FMMO Modernization
…consultation across dairy producers and the entire industry.” Should Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack choose to proceed with the process, a June 14 deadline would be established for submitting any additional…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
…the International Fresh Produce Association and secretary of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
…how it will benefit agriculture around the United States. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…three countries have full and fair access to each other’s markets,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. “We fundamentally disagree with the position Mexico has taken on the…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
…Then the handler position, Alicia Rockwell and Dean LaVallee.” Terms for the new Board will begin in August. In the coming months, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will need to approve…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…leaders will head to Japan with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports. In 2022,…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
…For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops,…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
…efforts, partnerships.” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie USDA photo by Robert Nichols. However, he said the agency will need proof that the method is working. “We…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
…bring affordable, reliable, clean energy to communities across the country. Sabrina Halvorson talks with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to get more details. Each week we highlight essential legislative and…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources. Approximately one-third of USDA funding would be eliminated under the proposal. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “the proposal is pathetic, it…