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Tom Vilsack: Why Democrats Don’t Get Rural America
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tom Vilsack: Why Democrats Don’t Get Rural America

Politico  

Rural communities have grown in population in recent years, Vilsack wanted me to know. And you’re going to continue to see us not taking full advantage of this natural resource advantage we have in rural places. And you’re going to continue to relegate rural communities to an economic opportunity that’s not as bright and not as hopeful as it could …

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The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked how much, Biden said “We’ll …

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“Playing fast and loose”: Vilsack urges realism from GOP as farm bill negotiations hit stalemate
6 months ago

“Playing fast and loose”: Vilsack urges realism from GOP as farm bill negotiations hit stalemate

Salon  

In February, during a tense House hearing over funding for the upcoming Farm Bill — one in which Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson classified the current administration as being one that “demonizes farmers” if they do not “subscribe to a far-left climate agenda” — USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack already seemed a little weary when he issued the seemingly simple …

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Food insecurity shot up last year with inflation and the end of pandemic-era aid, a new report says
1 year, 1 month ago

Food insecurity shot up last year with inflation and the end of pandemic-era aid, a new report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An estimated 17 million households reported problems finding enough food in 2022 — a sharp jump from 2021 when boosted government aid helped ease the pandemic-induced economic shutdown. Wednesday’s report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service also tracks families with “very low food security” — a condition it defines as families having to ration food consumption and where …

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‘Rome’s burning’: Small farmers complain Biden administration is fiddling as they vanish
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Rome’s burning’: Small farmers complain Biden administration is fiddling as they vanish

Politico  

“This administration has done more than any previous administration in terms of trying to provide opportunity,” Vilsack said in an interview, emphasizing the $1 billion-plus in funding his agency has pumped into programs promoting small and medium-sized farms and agribusinesses. “Approximately 92 percent of independent pig farmers are gone and the infrastructure for that type of agriculture is going and …

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State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says
1 year, 3 months ago

State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says

NPR  

State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Wyke/AP Michael Wyke/AP Land-grant, historically Black colleges and universities have missed out on more than $13 billion they should have gotten in the last three decades or so, according to letters the Biden administration sent to the governors of 16 states …

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Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health
1 year, 3 months ago

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature. “We think we can mitigate extreme heat incidents and events in many of the cities.” Separately, …

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U.S. welcomes India's move of reducing tariffs on agricultural products
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. welcomes India's move of reducing tariffs on agricultural products

The Hindu  

The United States has welcomed the recent Indian move to reduce tariffs on several American agricultural products. Last week, India agreed to reduce tariffs on certain U.S. products, including frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh blueberries and cranberries, frozen blueberries and cranberries, dried blueberries and cranberries, as well as processed blueberries and cranberries. These tariff cuts will expand economic opportunities for …

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Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeding agricultural producers and food businesses with millions of dollars in investment funds to improve markets, create and strengthen jobs, control food prices and improve nutrition, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday. “We’re here to underscore the important role that local and regional food systems play for American agriculture and farmers, and …

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Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities

Associated Press  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a media briefing on Monday. “This is …

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After Centuries Of Stealing Land, The U.S. Govt Is Actually Inviting Tribes To Help Manage It
1 year, 10 months ago

After Centuries Of Stealing Land, The U.S. Govt Is Actually Inviting Tribes To Help Manage It

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Last April, in a farm field in eastern Virginia, Ann Richardson gathered with a few hundred people for a celebration. Giving land back is the only way the U.S. government can truly restore justice for tribes, he said, and it’s an issue likely to get congressional attention in the near future. Because these kinds of partnerships are …

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New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time
1 year, 10 months ago

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

Associated Press  

U.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus on sweetened foods such as cereals, yogurt, flavored milk and breakfast pastries. “School meals happen to be the meals with the highest nutritional value of any meal that children can get outside the home,” Vilsack said in an …

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Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
1 year, 10 months ago

Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays

CNN  

CNN — If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time ever, at least some added sugars will be out – and sodium levels will be reduced gradually. Vilsack said school meal administrators tell the USDA that kids just won’t drink much no-fat skim milk or unflavored milk. …

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Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires
1 year, 11 months ago

Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires

Associated Press  

— The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change. You’re seeing entire neighborhoods devastated.” Vilsack said the projects announced so far will help reduce wildfire risk …

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Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
1 year, 11 months ago

Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires

The Independent  

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Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet
2 years, 1 month ago

Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Agriculture Department announced Thursday it is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet, part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu unveiled the grants during a visit to North …

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USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The federal government announced Tuesday a program that will provide $1.3 billion in debt relief for about 36,000 farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the farm loan relief program funded from $3.1 billion set aside in the Inflation Reduction Act allocated toward assisting distressed borrowers …

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USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The federal government announced …

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Leaders back EU path for Kyiv
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Leaders back EU path for Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Kyiv’s bid to apply for European Union membership and pledge more arms to fend off the Russian invasion. 16 Jun 2022 - 15:53 GMT European leaders back Ukraine’s EU bid The leaders of France, Germany and Italy back “immediate” European Union candidate status for Ukraine amid their ongoing visit to Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/XN9dq9sUum …

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Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need
2 years, 7 months ago

Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need

CNN  

Indianapolis CNN — A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula has arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a US military aircraft from Germany to address a nationwide shortage. The Biden administration official told CNN earlier that the product contained in the first shipment will be distributed to hospitals, doctors, home health care facilities and pharmacies in regions “where the needs …

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USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened
2 years, 10 months ago

USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy American wheat farmers will boost …

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US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet civilization
2 years, 11 months ago

US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet civilization

Associated Press  

— The Biden administration said Tuesday it will significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the U.S. West by more aggressively thinning forests around “hot spots” where nature and neighborhoods collide. “The time to act is now if we want to ultimately over time change the trajectory of these fires.” Specific projects weren’t immediately …

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India Removes Old Block on US Farm Trade; Allows Import of Pork From Nation
2 years, 11 months ago

India Removes Old Block on US Farm Trade; Allows Import of Pork From Nation

News 18  

The United States announced Monday that India would allow imports of US pork and pork products for the first time, welcoming the removal of an old block on US farm trade. “This new opportunity marks the culmination of nearly two decades of work to gain market access for US pork to India –- and it signals positive movement in US-India …

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Judge limits strikers’ conduct at Deere plant in Iowa
3 years, 2 months ago

Judge limits strikers’ conduct at Deere plant in Iowa

Associated Press  

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order that details how picketing workers at the Deere & Co. plant in Davenport must conduct themselves. In seeking the injunction Wednesday, Deere officials alleged that striking workers had disrupted access to the Davenport Works plant and put others at risk. Tom Vilsack met with striking workers Wednesday at …

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