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Vilsack Calls Ag Census a Wake-Up Call
Southeast Regional Ag News
As a nation, are we okay losing 20 million acres of farmland in 5 years? That's the latest statistic coming from the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
A Beginning Farmer’s Leap into Ag Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking members for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
Big Investments in Agriculture’s Next Generation
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
US-Mexico Corn Saga Continues
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is requesting technical consultations with Mexico regarding its proposed ban on GMO corn imports from the U.S.
New Nutrition Standards Proposed for School Meals
Southeast Regional Ag News
At the USDA Conversation on Healthy School Meals Roundtable, Vilsack says, “Our commitment to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share – keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential.”
Mexico Corn & Alabama Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says there will be no compromise when it comes to Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn. Meanwhile, one Alabama couple receives national accolades.
Ag Secretary Non-Committal on Livestock Marketing Reforms
Southeast Regional Ag News
Secretary Vilsack was careful in recent comments not to overstep the general support he voiced last year for the Grassley-Fisher bill to boost price discovery and beef industry competition.
Grant Awarded to Boost Southeast Pork & Beef Processing
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack last week announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
EPA Fails to Consult USDA in Glyphosate Case
Southeast Regional Ag News
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at a recent Ag Committee hearing if the EPA consulted him before urging the Supreme Court not to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the widely-used herbicide glyphosate.
Infrastructure Bill Contains Big Internet Goals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which the Biden administration says will benefit rural communities.
Is Nutrition Insecurity Making for Unhealthy Americans?
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, "Poor nutrition is connected to the leading cause of illnesses that take over 600,000 lives every year."
USDA Amps Up Trade Missions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Four new mission trips were added in 2022 as the USDA works to expand markets for American commodities.
Ag and Rural Impacts of American Rescue Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ag and Rural Impacts of American Rescue Plan
9-13 IAN Workforce
Today's Idaho Ag News
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his idea of comprehensive immigration reform would have to secure the border, create opportunities for an earned pathway to citizenship for those already here and focus on specific aspects of the economy.