Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how China’s trade policies have impacted global fertilizer markets, senators urging Secretary Vilsack…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…Administration (FDA). Ag groups are pushing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assume responsibility of animal biotechnology. In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organizations…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
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Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…who have historically had difficulty understanding or accessing USDA’s programs and services. Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “We are acknowledging USDA’s storied history…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
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USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack USDA photo by Tom Witham “USDA takes very seriously our duty to protect pollinators…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…dairy system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Now, all organic dairy livestock producers will have the confidence and certainty they are operating in a fair and…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…not improved for many and have even worsened for some, as drought spreads across the U.S.,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In order to deliver much-needed assistance as efficiently as…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…help meat and poultry processors and grant applicants diversify processing ownership throughout the country,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Meat and poultry processing is a complex…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…imposed on U.S. goods,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have beef products that can compete anywhere in the globe and this…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, Monday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the President’s budget provides USDA with “the tools needed to support a vibrant,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has comments from Deputy Secretary Bronaugh on challenges in the ag industry, details on…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…(D-GA) said during the 2022 AgriPulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. Representative Scott is the chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He says things are on track for the next…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…Harden said in a press release. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s focus on continuing to find additional ways to tackle this concern.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be providing payments for…