Policy & USDA

Farm Bill: Vilsack Exclusive

May 16, 2013

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks one-to-one with RURAL TV on budget cuts and what's next for the farm bill

USDA: Grant For Dairy and Beef Production

May 10, 2013

May 9, 2013. A USDA grant that should make a difference in dairy and beef production. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Update On Farm Bill

May 10, 2013

May 9,2013. An update with USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Farm Bill and the markup that begins next week. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Farm Bill: Latest on the Markup

May 09, 2013

May 8, 2013. Tuesday, May 14 is the long-awaited date for beginning the mark-up of the Farm Bill, the latest from Washington on this crucial meeting. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Alternatives to Commercial Fertilizers

May 09, 2013

May 8, 2013. USDA research studies alternatives to commercial fertilizers while keeping farmers environmentally friendly. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA: Midwest Flooding Recedes

May 06, 2013

USDA gives us the latest on flooding and how it is starting to recede in the Midwest

USDA Announces Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture

May 06, 2013

USDA Announces Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture

Don't Miss Your Chance to Provide the Facts Straight from the Farm

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 – With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. USDA has already received more than 2 million completed Census forms.

USDA: G-8 Nations Discuss Open Data

Apr 30, 2013

The G-8 nations meet in Washington DC to discuss open data for agriculture

USDA: Specialty Crops and Farm Bill

Apr 29, 2013

April 26, 2013. Prominent specialty crop producers testify before lawmakers about the urgent need for new farm bill. More news and videos at: www.myruraltvcom.

USDA: Optimistic About Farm Bill

Apr 17, 2013

April 16, 2013. USDA's Tom Vilsack tells us why he's optimistic the farm bill will get done. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

USDA 2014 Budget

Apr 12, 2013

April 11, 2013. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on how the proposed 2014 budget will impact farmers. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Ag Secretary Vilsack Defends USDA Budget Proposals

Apr 12, 2013

Vilsack Defends USDA Budget For Upcoming Fiscal Year

President Obama has released his proposal for the budget for Fiscal Year 2014. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is defending his portion of that budget, saying it keeps ag spending relatively unchanged, but says funding shifts will have an impact on many USDA programs.

Top issues in this latest budget proposal includes farm subsidy payments, research and renewable fuel provisions and food aid restructuring.

USDA: April Crop Report

Apr 11, 2013

April 10, 2013. The USDA April Crop Report is released. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

Improving Nutrition

Apr 08, 2013

Ag Secretary Vilsack shares a message about improving nutrition for children

Farm Bill Update

Apr 05, 2013

Could Farm Bill be back on Congress' agenda soon? NAWG'S Paul Penner gives us an update.

Planting Progress

Apr 04, 2013

The USDA reports on their knowledge of 2013 planting progress

War Against Obesity

Mar 29, 2013

The U.S. military’s war against obesity and a healthier America

StrikeForce

Mar 29, 2013

USDA's StrikeForce is making a big difference in rural America

USDA Stocks

Mar 29, 2013

USDA quarterly stocks and planted acreage numbers are out, and there's a surprise in the corn trade

Vilsack Nutrition

Mar 25, 2013

Ag Secretary Vilsack is busy spreading a health message on the road

Developing Communities

Mar 22, 2013

USDA Undersecretary Doug O'Brien shares the latest efforts in developing rural communities

Crop Insurance

Mar 21, 2013

USDA crop insurance celebrates 75 years

Food Pricing

Mar 21, 2013

The USDA reports on the latest food pricing

Farm Assistance

Mar 15, 2013

USDA gives financial assistance for farm workers in need of housing.

Rural Definition

Mar 11, 2013

USDA's new definition of "rural" is causing a lot of discussion.

EU Trade Talks

Mar 07, 2013

U.S. Trade talks with the European Union begin

Potato Genetics

Mar 06, 2013

Researchers are trying to find ways to make crops more disease resistant

Vilsack On Sequester

Mar 06, 2013

RURAL TV spoke with Ag Secretary Vilsack about the sequester

Mexico AG Trade

Mar 06, 2013

Rob Bain looks at how the U.S. benifts from Mexico's export market

Vilsack Exclusive

Mar 05, 2013

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks one-to-one with RURAL TV on budget cuts and what's next for the farm bill

Improved Drought

Mar 05, 2013

A USDA report reveals encouraging year-to-year drought stats

USDA: Sequester

Mar 04, 2013

A USDA update on the sequester as budget cuts are set to go into effect

NASS Surveys

Mar 01, 2013

NASS is preparing to survey farmers on their planting intentions for this crop year

Production Prices

Mar 01, 2013

USDA'S Chief Economist on 2013 crop production pricing

Soil Productivity Bill

Mar 01, 2013

Indiana farmers won't see a $57M hike in property taxes thanks to a bill signed by the governor this week

Wheat and Pastures

Feb 28, 2013

USDA brings us an update on winter wheat

Sequester

Feb 27, 2013

Sequester budget cuts are just days away. How might rural America be affected?

Ag Outlook: Women

Feb 25, 2013

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on women in agriculture from the Ag Outlook Forum

Ag Outlook: Vilsack

Feb 25, 2013

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack from the National Ag Forum with his thoughts on combatting man-made risks to agriculture

Chief Economist Joseph Glauber

Feb 22, 2013

RURAL TV spoke with USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber about this year's Ag Outlook Forum

H2B

Feb 22, 2013

How could changes to the H2B program affect Louisiana farmers and businesses?

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan

Feb 22, 2013

RURAL TV caught up with USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan at Ag Outlook

Gulf Coast Farmers

Feb 21, 2013

USDA offers program to assist Gulf Coast farmers

Budget Cuts

Feb 19, 2013

Which USDA programs could be affected by potential budget cuts? RURAL TV brings you the latest.

Climate Change

Feb 19, 2013

Bob Ellison brings us the latest on efforts to adapt to climate change

State of the Union

Feb 15, 2013

Rural Development's Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager tells us how some of the topics addressed during President Obama's State of the Union will affect rural America

NCBA: Colin Woodall

Feb 14, 2013

NCBA's Collin Woodall addresses concerns of how budget cuts could potentially affect meat packing plants

USDA Proposes Standards to Provide Healthy Food Options in Schools

Feb 06, 2013

New "Smart Snacks in School" proposal to ensure vending machines, snack bars include healthy choices

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 – USDA today announced the public comment period has opened on proposed new standards to ensure that children have access to healthy food options in school.