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Hard Times for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shares some personal feelings on the hard times farmers have fallen on in recent years.
California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
Canceled Wildfire Coverage and Commodity Credit Corp Helps with Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers concerns over wildfire insurance coverage, and Commodity Credit Corp gives financial boost to USDA's response to bird flu.
Peanut Prices Fall and CCC Helps with Bird Flu Response
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices fall for week ending April 23, and Commodity Credit Corporation lends financial support for USDA's response to bird flu.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
Vilsack Visits Mexico and NASS Biannual Data User's Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits his counterpart in Mexico, and USDA's NASS to hold its biannual data user's meeting April 19th.
Florida Citrus Growers Learn PGRs, and Vilsack Visits Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus growers can learn more about the use of plant-growth regulators, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits his Mexican counterpart to discuss U.S. potatoes and more.
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.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optimistic.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optiimistic.
USDA on Seattle Port and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announces help for the Port of Seattle with pop-up container site for ag products, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is out.
Georgia Freeze Damage and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The damage is still be measured from the freezing temps that swept across Georgia in mid-March, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is in.
NW Seaport Alliance Pop-Ups Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces a 49-acre pop-up container facility at the Port of Seattle for loaded ag containers ready for the shipping of ag commodities to foreign ports.
NW Seaport Alliance Pop-Ups Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces a 49-acre pop-up container facility at the Port of Seattle for loaded ag containers ready for the shipping of ag commodities to foreign ports.
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."
Pop-Ups at Port of Seattle Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse reacts to the news of a pop-up facility for ag containers at the Port of Seattle.
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.
California Ranchers Hope for Rain and Biofuel Groups Call for Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
The next few weeks may be crunch time for California ranchers who hope for rain in their pastures, and biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended biofuels.