Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. For…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal

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…to Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System report. Link to USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry strategy. Link to USDA’s Regional Climate Hubs….

NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the number of agriculture companies selling seed and crop protection technologies to family farmers from only six to five. “The federal government has shown its willingness to approve giant acquisitions…

DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…global pure-play Agriculture company; a leading global pure-play Material Science company; and a leading technology and innovation-driven Specialty Products company. Each of the businesses will have clear focus, an appropriate…

Push for Local Food in Schools

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives have urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to strengthen enforcement of the “Buy American” provision for participants in the National School Lunch Program and…

U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions

Taylor HillmanCotton

Cotton industry leaders testified here today that Congress’ and the administration’s assistance are crucial for U.S. cotton to weather the current economic and regulatory climate. In the “stress in cotton…

The Western View: Vocational Education

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…schools. But students outside of agriculture programs don’t have that advantage, and are not taught the basic job skills associated with manual labor. Those students are on a college program,…

Boundary Lines Complicate Groundwater Management

Taylor HillmanDrought, Water

…to the resources and needs of their communities. Good groundwater management will provide a buffer against drought and climate change, and contribute to reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns….