Farm Compliance

Advisory Committee Appointed to Improve Minority Participation in USDA Programs

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to advise him on implementation of outreach and assistance efforts to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
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'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' College Tour Lands in Mississippi

Written by USDA
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today provided highlights of how Mississippi can tap into USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative, which promotes local and regional food systems by stimulating community economic development and ensuring equitable access to affordable fresh and local food.
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Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture Nominations Requested

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a request for nominations of qualified persons to serve as members of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). This committee will provide information and advice on issues related to agricultural biotechnology.
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USDA and USTR Announce U.S. Beef and Beef Products Gain Greater Access to Chile

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that U.S. producers are now eligible to ship a larger array of U.S. beef and beef products to Chile. The market opening in Chile follows months of bilateral meetings between officials from the Chilean government, USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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CBP Intercepts Destructive Khapra Beetle Larvae

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Washington, DC - Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted two Khapra beetle larvae, one of the world’s most destructive insect pests, in a bag of rice Monday that arrived at Washington-Dulles International Airport.
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