More than $14 million in additional financial support will be invested in ag workforce training. The funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to support training in historically…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm…
New Biobased Product Program
…in rural communities. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pilot program is a critical part of USDA’s commitment to enhancing the circular economy and providing additional revenue streams for farmers….
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…National 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…
Week in Review: Ag Priorities in Sacramento & Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers
…assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials….
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…that would ensure quick payments to producers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “I am extremely proud to share that the strategically streamlined ERP application and program…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials. The announcement was made during a…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…Both Chambers of Congress Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act (USDA/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022) – “I am pleased to see that Congress has…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…Secretary Tom Vilsack approved nearly $263 million to be transferred to APHIS from the Commodity Credit Corporation to support response efforts. Secretary Vilsack had also approved the use of approximately…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
National Pollinator Week Kicks Off
…we can do to protect them. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation in recognition and support of National Pollinator Week. The proclamation says…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…of serving the American people as Chief Agricultural Negotiator,” Secretary Vilsack said in a news release. “Doug has been a key member of my team throughout my tenure as Secretary…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with farm broadcasters recently and on the topic of the war in Ukraine and its effects on agriculture, he discussed production losses. Secretary Thomas J….
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
New programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) are helping to bolster local food purchasing efforts. Initiatives such as the Local Food Purchase Assistance…