Latest Tom Vilsack Stories
Delivers agency guidance to remove obstacles to the growth of organic production WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaking today to member-attendees of the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) Policy Conference, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack officially recognized the unique production system covering U.S. organic agriculture, and announced guidance to remove agency obstacles to its continued growth. (Photo:...
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renmatix, the leading manufacturer of cellulosic sugars for biobased chemical and fuel markets, welcomed Secretary Tom Vilsack, leader of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for the commissioning of the company's BioFlex Conversion Unit, a multiple-feedstock processing facility at the company's King of Prussia headquarters. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130111/NY41232 ) Vilsack toured Renmatix's world-class...
Dairy Manufacturers and Consumer Groups Oppose New Program WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stated today that the legislation proposed by Congressional Agriculture Committee leaders would still cause a problem in the marketplace because it includes a controversial new program designed to limit the milk supply. That proposal, championed by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN) yet resisted by consumer groups, food...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Citing the human and environmental health risks of 2,4-D, an ingredient in the notorious Vietnam era defoliant "Agent Orange," the national Just Label It (JLI) coalition called on Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack to deny approval of genetically engineered (GE) 2,4-D resistant corn. "Corn may be as American as apple pie, but if it's genetically engineered it may jeopardize both human and environmental health. It needs to be labeled," said...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hispanic National Bar Association praises Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent announcement that Hispanic farmers and ranchers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the past decades can file claims until March 25, 2013. "The announcement that the USDA is starting an administrative claims process as an alternative to litigation for Hispanic or female farmers and ranchers is a...
CHARLOTTE, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, September 5, 2012: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120720/MM44058LOGO) Good evening. You know, rural Americans are a special people. Their labor puts food on our table and fuel in our gas tanks. Their service in our military sets a powerful...
CRESSKILL, N.J., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American women farmers who were discriminated against by the USDA will soon have a process for settling their claims out-of-court. However while the Love v. Vilsack plaintiffs' case has been dragging through the courts for 12 years (since October of 2000) many have already lost their farms to foreclosure. After the details of the settlement process have been finalized, it could be at least another year or more before the plaintiffs...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Millions of Hispanics work on the American farms and ranches that feed the world. The future of farming will require more Hispanics with a strong entrepreneurial spirit to start agricultural businesses to meet the rising global demand for food products. Because of the importance of this high growth industry, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will continue to ensure that Hispanic farmers and ranchers have full access to...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, October 26th, National Journal will host "Healthy Food, Healthy Planet" at the Newseum Knight Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will offer keynote remarks during the discussion. By the end of this year, it is estimated that the world's population will reach seven billion people, growing to nine billion by 2050. In order to satisfy the world's food needs, production will need to grow...
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thomas J. Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on June 13, 2011, in advance of the G-20 Summit of Agricultural Ministers in Paris on June 23. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080917/NPCLOGO) Vilsack, who will participate in the gathering, plans to speak on how the innovative efforts of U.S. scientists, farmers and policy-makers are essential to feeding a growing global population,...
