Vilsack Refutes CCC ‘Slush Fund’ Claim
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack refutes GOP claims the Commodity Credit Corporation is a ‘slush fund’ for administration pet projects. Vilsack told the National Farmers Unions’ annual convention,
Continue Reading »USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack refutes GOP claims the Commodity Credit Corporation is a ‘slush fund’ for administration pet projects. Vilsack told the National Farmers Unions’ annual convention,
Continue Reading »Farm families from across the nation donated 31 million pounds of food and raised $425,879 to help fight hunger in 2023 through Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined, the monetary
Continue Reading »New data confirms Iowa is the top producer of hogs in the United States, with about $10.9 billion in cash receipts in 2022, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Cash receipts represent
Continue Reading »Unit sales of 100+ horsepower ag tractors increased slightly in February 2024 in the U.S., according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The month recorded an increase of
Continue Reading »In 2022, farm establishments received 24.1 cents for each dollar spent on food at home and 3.6 cents for each dollar spent on food away from home. These amounts, called farm shares, highlight the
Continue Reading »The USDA spending bill President Biden just signed for the rest of this fiscal year limits the Ag Secretary’s discretion in spending funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation—USDA’s
Continue Reading »The United States Cattlemen’s Association calls USDA’s final voluntary ‘Product of USA’ rule a victory. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the rule Monday at the
Continue Reading »Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday announced funding for high speed internet and drinking water systems for tribal communities. The Department of Agriculture is investing $58 million in
Continue Reading »Grocery prices held steady in the latest Consumer Price Index by the Department of Labor. While food prices stayed flat, the overall index increased .4 percent, following a .3 percent increase in
Continue Reading »USDA Secretary Vilsack announced final voluntary USDA meat labeling rules and new local meat grants at National Farmers Union’s annual convention. Vilsack says the rule won the support of
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