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USDA Wildfire Funding and Vilsack on Organic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Deputy USDA Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced $250 million is available to help protect at-risk communities from catastrophic wildfires, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs and funding to expand organic markets and the transition to organic production.
California Water Managers Collaborate and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Some 150 water managers gather in Sacramento to collaborate on some of the state’s most challenging water issues, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
Thanksgiving Food Grown in Florida and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State, say University of Florida experts, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
California Nut Growers on India Tariffs and USDA Confirms Torres Small
The Agribusiness Update
India’s repeal of the retaliatory tariffs could provide California tree nut growers improved access to a key market, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.
GA Dept of Ag Regains Law Enforcement Status and USDA Confirms Torres Small
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Ag Department has REGAINED its status as a law enforcement agency, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.
Trade with India
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is vying for greater access to the Indian market for U.S. farm goods, short of a free trade deal.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
Farm Internship Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Senator Nikki Torres, of the 15th Legislative District, introduced a bill that received unanimous support in the Labor and Commerce Committee that would expand the state's farm internship program.