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Canada raises COOL with Vilsack

By Allan Dawson March 14, 2012

Gerry Ritz was in Washington, D.C. last week promoting agricultural trade, science-based regulations and the elimination of mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL). “At this stage of our economic recovery no one can afford a thickening of the border,” Ritz told reporters during a telephone news conference Feb. 24. “That’s why our two countries are committed to

International news, News

Bigger U.S. subsidy cuts considered

By Charles Abbott January 24, 2012

Congress could slash U.S. farm subsidies far more than expected, perhaps by twice as much as proposed two months ago, to help trim the federal deficit, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Jan. 8. “It could be $23 billion. It could be $48 billion. It could be $33 billion,” Vilsack said on the sidelines of the

Dairy cattle, News

No Room For Expansion

July 7, 2011

There is little chance to expand U.S. crop plantings even if land reserves are freed in the face of tight grain supplies, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said May 26. During a Senate hearing, Vilsack warned against cuts in agricultural research programs despite U.S. budget pressures and encouraged worldwide adoption of technology such as genetically engineered

News

Worries Aside, U.S. Has “Foot On The Gas” On Ethanol

March 10, 2011

The United States “can do it all” – turn more corn into ethanol without running short of food, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Feb. 24, as oil prices soared and the government raised its forecast of food price increases this year. “There is no reason for us to take the foot off the gas,” said

Forages, Livestock

Vilsack Seeks Biotech Compromise

By Charles Abbott January 20, 2011

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told the largest U.S. farm group on Jan. 10 that farmers could see less government interference if they find a way for traditional and genetically modified crops to coexist. Farm groups and the biotechnology industry are skeptical of Vilsack’s “coexistence” proposal. He launched it last month at the same time the

Crops

U.S. Reports Record Net Farm Income

December 9, 2010

The U.S. farm sector is enjoying a broad-based boom, thanks to surging prices and vociferous demand from China, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Dec. 1. U.S. net cash farm income will rise 34 per cent to a record $92.5 billion this year, one of the the rosiest years for American agriculture in four decades. “The

Crops

U. S. Offers Aid For Biofuel Production

October 28, 2010

The government is offering more than $1.5 billion in assistance, from field to filling station, to bring next-generation biofuels to market, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Oct. 21. Vilsack said the aid would assure renewable fuel consumption reaches 36 billion gallons by 2022, with the bulk of it coming from non-food sources such as grass,

News

Vilsack Says E15 Decision Underscores U. S. Support

By Christine Stebbins October 21, 2010

U. S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Oct. 13 the government’s decision to boost the amount of ethanol allowed in U. S. gasoline was a strong signal the Obama administration will establish a strong U. S. ethanol industry. “Today’s announcement on E15 for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and beyond is a positive signal that we

Beef cattle, Livestock

Senators Say USDA Update Allows Livestock Premiums – for Aug. 19, 2010

August 19, 2010

WASHINGTON/REUTERS Meat packers will be able to pay premiums to livestock producers under marketing rules proposed by the Agriculture Department, said 21 U. S. senators, rebutting a prime objection to the proposal. Some farm groups say the June 18 proposal could bar farmers from earning additional pay for their livestock by meeting meat quality or

Livestock

Vilsack Promises To Hear Concerns Of Dairy Farmers

By Andy Szal July 1, 2010

U. S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told struggling U. S. dairy producers on June 25 the government is looking to expand marketing opportunities for the industry, which has seen its ranks nearly cut in half during the last decade. Vilsack, speaking at the third of five “town hall” events on anti-trust issues in agriculture that

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle fall

U.S. grains: Wheat sets fresh eight-week low as ample global supply continues to weigh

Larger Canadian canola and wheat ending stocks expected

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