…ever before,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This is our moment to solve big challenges by acting boldly—to close the broadband gap facing rural America; to…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…recreational benefits to rural America,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We celebrate their efforts in helping us protect sensitive lands, create jobs, expand access to…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…and the U.S. Department of the Interior to assist in wildfire mitigation efforts. In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Interior Secretary Haaland, the group highlights the need…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…current infrastructure needs and invests in a brighter future,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “It is clear in the American Jobs Plan that USDA is central…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently declared all California counties natural disaster areas due to drought. Water allocations have also been disappointing for farmers in recent weeks. DWR lowered water…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…administration.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
A coalition of agricultural groups has expressed concerns related to Mexico’s trade actions. A letter recently sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai details challenges…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-26-21
…recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…possible, as equitably as possible,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Our new USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative will help get financial assistance to a broader…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the Foreign Agricultural Service. Adamson has a broad agricultural background having worked for Certis USA, Corteva Agrisciences, and Nutrien in various capacities. Edyael Casaperalta has also…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
…stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…opportunities for the sector in a fair and equitable way,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We want your ideas on how to position the agriculture and…