…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
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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…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…role the organic industry can play in expanding opportunities for value-added agriculture, strengthening supply chains and generating revenue for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “For…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…Correspondent / 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…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…acres. “USDA is streamlining the application process for rice producers by mailing a pre-filled application to eligible producers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This approach will…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…is designed to support farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses to access new markets and navigate other available resources. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the centers “create new and expanded…