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Vilsack 'confident' in US corn exports to Mexico despite reported expansion of biotech ban

10/28/22 5:08 PM By Bill Tomson

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Friday dismissed a dire forecast of Mexico slashing corn imports from the U.S. because of a scheduled Mexican ban on genetically modified corn.

Vilsack: Debt assistance offers more opportunities for help

10/21/22 3:10 PM By Hannah Pagel

The Biden administration's top ag official says $800 million in debt relief announced earlier this week will not only help distressed farmers facing foreclosure but provide “opportunities for more farmers to receive help.”

USDA distributes debt relief payments as Vilsack unveils new ‘proactive’ servicing approach

10/18/22 1:01 PM By Spencer Chase

Borrowers in danger of losing their farms due to hefty sums of money owed to the Department of Agriculture received about $800 million in relief Tuesday.

USDA distributes another $50M for school lunch equipment

10/12/22 6:05 AM By Spencer Chase

The Department of Agriculture is awarding $50 million to school districts around the country for buying new equipment that will allow them to serve made-from-scratch meals and healthier food options.

Vilsack touts USDA, private sector efforts at hunger conference

09/28/22 2:39 PM By Steve Davies

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pushed back Wednesday against criticism of the White House hunger conference from key Republicans on Capitol Hill and touted more than $8 billion in private sector commitments to address hunger and nutrition needs.

Past officials weigh county committee value after Equity Commission rebuke

09/28/22 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

The USDA Equity Commission is recommending a study into the potential termination of the Farm Service Agency county committees and is recommending USDA stand up a program to ensure county committee minority advisers have direct access to the FSA administrator.

USDA opens availability for $500M in fertilizer grants

09/28/22 6:05 AM By Spencer Chase

A program to boost domestic fertilizer production capacity announced earlier this year will be open for business soon.

New USDA rule aims to protect ‘market vulnerable’ producers

09/26/22 2:45 PM By Spencer Chase

The Biden administration is taking new steps to protect producers from discriminatory practices, through a combination of new Agriculture Department regulations and funding to states for increasing enforcement of competition laws.

Washington Week Ahead: White House set to unveil national food strategy

Hill agenda includes CR, Global Food Security Act

09/25/22 11:26 AM By Philip Brasher

The Biden administration hosts the first White House conference on hunger and nutrition in more than 50 years to debate a national strategy that officials will unveil ahead of the Wednesday meeting.

Latest ReConnect investments distribute $502M for rural broadband

09/22/22 5:00 AM By Spencer Chase

More money is being awarded through the Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect program, offering loans or grants to 32 projects across 20 states to strengthen the country’s rural broadband access.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Jim Sutter, CEO, U.S. Soybean Export Council

This week’s Open Mic guest is Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council. As trade tensions with China have shifted more of their imports from Brazil, U.S. soybean farmers have successfully diversified their global demand base. Sutter says domestic supplies have higher quality than soybeans from anywhere else in the world and thus prove a better value for customers both in raw beans and in soy products. Sutter says production sustainability is becoming a greater priority in some markets which is a big advantage for U.S. soybean farmers and he sees increases in both global demand and production of oilseeds.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 20, 2024: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy

The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.

Then, The Russell Group’s Jessica Schulken and John Weber from Monument Advocacy discuss the potential impacts of DOGE and what influence RFK Jr. may have on the food and agriculture industries.

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