Today, Deputy Agriculture Undersecretary for Rural Development Doug O'Brien announced that USDA is...
Ag & Food Law Update
California upholds recall of raw milk products
The dairy sells 2,400 gallons of raw milk a day in California and does not ship any milk...
Vilsack Announces Investments in International Market Development to Help Sustain Demand for American Agriculture
Today, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is...
Chairman Baucus comments on Japan’s announcement to begin consultations
Monday, a news release from the Senate Finance Committee stated that, "Senate Finance Committee...
Klobuchar Sponsors Legislation Supporting Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
This week, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored legislation to extend, improve and...
Commodity Groups Call for Balanced and Equitable Farm Bill
A new release posted at the National Cotton Council Online stated that, "Commodity groups...
USDA reports “locally grown” food a $4.8 billion business
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says sales of "local foods," whether sold direct to...
Vilsack Announces Funding to Expand and Improve Broadband Services in Rural Areas
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for telephone utilities to build,...
USDA reminds producers of disaster program deadlines
USDA reminds eligible ranchers and livestock producers who had livestock losses or grazing losses...
China industry leaders take look at U.S. Cotton Belt
This month, eight Chinese cotton industry leaders visited the U.S. Cotton Belt to learn more about...