EPA Administrator Regan Signs Proclamation to Mark National Pollinator Week
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan issued a proclamation in support of National Pollinator Week.
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Representative Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2021 – “Representative Xochitl Torres Small’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing rural prosperity. Her nomination is responsive to rural stakeholders and Congress; both have emphasized the importance of having a dedicated advocate for rural communities among the Department’s Subcabinet. As the daughter of migrant farm workers and a native of rural New Mexico, Torres Small represents the heart and soul of rural communities.
US West Coast ports grab larger share of booming Asia imports
[caption caption="Carriers have announced three additional services from Asia to the West Coast to begin in late June and early July. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]US West Coast ports clawed back market share of imports from Asia in the first five months of the year as trans-Pacific carriers launched new services to Oakland and the Northwest Seaport...
JOC Rankings: Largest North American ports gained market share in 2020
[caption caption=" Market share gains at the top ports came at the expense of smaller gateways, which saw import volumes drop. Photo credit: Shutterstock."][/caption]The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach stanched a four-year drop in US import market share in 2020 as shippers sought the fastest option for bringing in goods from Asia. Other major North American ports...
EPA Announces $569 Million WIFIA Loan for Flood, Climate Resilience in the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today in regard to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule:
USDA Selects 2021 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the selection of 25 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation as 2021 E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. This summer fellowship program offers experiences in policymaking and research through direct interaction with every USDA agency.