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Use of Cover Crops Grows and Vilsack on Enforcing USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says use of cover crops grown on more us farm land than ever before, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's top priorities include enforcing U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
AFBF Pleased with CFAP Extension and Vilsack Imperatives
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall is pleased with USDA;'s CFAP extension, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's three ag imperatives ... market, environment, income.
Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Vilsack Sworn In
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was sworn in Wednesday as the new Ag Secretary.
Vilsack's Running Start and California Walnuts & American Heart Month
The Agribusiness Update
Vilsack says he plans to hit the ground running as Ag Secretary, and California Walnut Board ready for February and American Heart Month.
UGA Professors on Rural Development and Vilsack's Running Start
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia professors to take part in rural development research, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to hit the ground running.
GFB Awards at AFBF Convention and Biden's Immigration Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau honored with many awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention, and President Biden's Immigration Reform faces uphill battle.
Biden Names Deputy Ag Secretary and Cauliflower Demand/Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden names Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and Cauliflower demand and production continue to grow.
DOL's Final H-2A Rule and Citrus Shines Amid Pandemic
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue applauds Department of Labor's Final rule modernizing the H-2A Visa program, and Citrus demand shines during pandemic.
USDA Wildland Fire Cabinet and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Perdue applauds USDA Interagency Wildland Fire Subcabinet, and Western state push for water projects in future infrastructure packages.
Potato Sales Record Quarter and Ag Transportation Push
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh potato sales reach record highs in fourth quarter, and Ag groups urge President-elect to enhance ag transportation infrastructure.
Modernizing Genetic Engineering and BOR Provisions Passed
The Agribusiness Update
Perdue announces modernizing regulations for genetic engineering for agricultural animals, and BOR Provisions passed.
Small Farm Safety Protocols and Automated Farm Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Survey finds small farmers lacking in food safety protocols, and automated farm labor gains momentum during pandemic.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
McCall Elected GFB President and Beef Recovery Better Than Others
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members elect Tom McCall as president, and NCBA says beef recovery better than competitors.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
AFBF on the New Administration Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore talks about the challenges ahead with a new Administration on the way.
Young Apple Leaders Class of 2021 and Vilsack Returns to USDA
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Apple Association has launched its application process for the 2021 Young Apple Leader Class, and Tom Vilsack to return as Ag Secretary.