USDA issues fair play rule on livestock marketing, part of White House competition drive – March 5, 2024

USDA issues fair play rule on livestock marketing, part of White House competition drive Farmers will have stronger protections against deceptive contracts and retaliatory tactics from meat processors under a new USDA rule on market integrity, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The new rule, which takes effect on May 6,… Continue reading

Equity Commission recommends ‘sweeping and generational change’ at USDA – February 23, 2024

Equity Commission recommends ‘sweeping and generational change’ at USDA The Agriculture Department, whose programs range from crop subsidies to public nutrition, would reform its operations to assure fair treatment of everyone under the recommendations of an administration-appointed commission, delivered in a final report on Thursday. Co-chair Ertharin Cousin said the… Continue reading

Ethanol for aviation will get tax credits, Vilsack assures industry – February 21, 2024

Ethanol for aviation will get tax credits, Vilsack assures industry Ethanol will be included when the Biden administration spells out eligibility for lucrative tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and the incentives will reflect the impact of climate-smart farming practices, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told ethanol makers on Tuesday…. Continue reading