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22 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack just turned down 115 members of Congress who want GIPSA put aside until an economic analysis is completed on the new rule. [read post]
20 Oct 2010, 7:02 am
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Eric Holder announced that a settlement agreement has been reached in Keepseagle v. [read post]
17 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
The Fifth Circuit sided with Fish and the Bush Administration did not file an appeal with the Supreme Court.For the second time in a year, however, under the management of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and now Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen, USDA is doing a little push back on that nine-year-old decision.First in the summer of 2009, USDA brought about the recall of ground beef that was contaminated with Salmonella. [read post]
17 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
The Fifth Circuit sided with Fish and the Bush Administration did not file an appeal with the Supreme Court.For the second time in a year, however, under the management of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and now Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen, USDA is doing a little push back on that nine-year-old decision.First in the summer of 2009, USDA brought about the recall of ground beef that was contaminated with Salmonella. [read post]
15 Oct 2010, 8:14 am
Philip Brasher of the Des Moines Register reports that Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, defended farm subsidies saying that they have "enabled Americans to have relatively cheap food. [read post]
12 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
In a press release issued Oct. 8, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted USDA's efforts to encourage participation in the HUSSC effort to improve school meals. [read post]
6 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
" Knowing this, I continue to be frustrated with the fact that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack does not publically recognize that the industrial food animal production system is a leading contributor to the increase of antibiotic resistance in pathogens that infect people and animals.Earlier this month at a National Cattlemen's Beef Association meeting, Vilsack reportedly responded to a question about the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment… [read post]
4 Oct 2010, 7:42 am
The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning environmental law settlements, decisions, regulatory actions and lawsuits filed during the past week. [read post]
4 Oct 2010, 7:02 am
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated, "American ranchers and farmers are at the front line of the effort to protect the health and productivity of our western rangelands ... [read post]
30 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
" initiative to end childhood obesity by encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.More than 20,000 votes were cast online to pick the popular-choice winners, while a panel of 14 judges, including Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak, School Nutrition Association president Dora Rivas, and Zynga Game Network CEO Mark Pincus, named the other winners based on creativity, originality and potential to impact, engage and motivate the target audience.All 12 winners were announced Wednesday… [read post]
25 Sep 2010, 7:01 am
USDA Press Release – “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced investments in 30 states that will create jobs by building and enhancing libraries in 129 rural communities across the nation. [read post]
25 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have asked the Obama administration to clarify its position on antibiotic use in food animals.In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers asked Vilsack to explain remarks he made Sept. 15 at a National Cattlemen's Beef Association meeting.Responding to a question about legislation Slaughter and Feinstein have proposed, Vilsack reportedly said the use of antibiotics in livestock production cannot be banned, adding… [read post]
24 Sep 2010, 6:41 am
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack in February" according to the news release. [read post]
22 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
"It's sincerely about reducing the risk to our customers," Yiannas told Food Safety News in an interview.In an August 19 letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the American Meat Institute (AMI) stated that a move by the USDA to declare all STECs adulterants "will result in a regulatory program that will do more harm than good," and that non-O157 STEC "in beef products may be a reason for potential public health concern, but it is not a… [read post]
20 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
Karen Duncan, wife of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and Christie Vilsack, wife of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, are scheduled to attend the debut for the film, which is a joint project of the Healthy School Campaign and Applegate Farms, created by Chicago-based Uji Films.The Health School Campaign has been active in organizing the effort for the passage of a stronger--and better-funded--child nutrition bill. [read post]
20 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
Karen Duncan, wife of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and Christie Vilsack, wife of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, are scheduled to attend the debut for the film, which is a joint project of the Healthy School Campaign and Applegate Farms, created by Chicago-based Uji Films.The Health School Campaign has been active in organizing the effort for the passage of a stronger--and better-funded--child nutrition bill. [read post]
17 Sep 2010, 5:15 am
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack "announced Wednesday that the $630 million in disaster aid will come from a pot of money at USDA often used to supplement nutrition programs but is also designated to restore the purchasing power of farms" according to the Associated Press. [read post]
17 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
Senate confirmation, but would have lasted only until the current Congress ends.The Senate took care of that Thursday, voting to confirm Hagen's appointment as USDA's Under Secretary for Food Safety, thereby making her appointment permanent.After Hagen was confirmed, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said there is "no higher priority at USDA than ensuring that Americans have access to a safe and healthy food supply. [read post]
16 Sep 2010, 9:25 am
The USDA's fruit and vegetable industry advisory committee met recently and finalized three sets of recommendations to Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, according to The Packer. [read post]
14 Sep 2010, 9:14 pm
It's been 12 years of Democratic governors (4 of Chet Culver, and 8 of Tom Vilsack). [read post]
