Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Krysta...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced earlier today her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016. To ensure continuity of operations upon her departure, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that Michael Scuse, the current Under Secretary for Farm a...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Appoints Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Members
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four members to serve on the United States Department of Agriculture Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The appointees will serve 3-year terms....
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Senate Progress to Reauthorize Child...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – In anticipation of legislation this week from the Senate to reauthorize child nutrition programs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides the following statement:...
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding those interested in attending this year’s Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Transforming Agriculture,” that early registration is available through Jan. 29, 2016....
MU Extension offers expanded estate planning class
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LANCASTER, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a four-session succession, estate and retirement planning training designed for farmers, ranchers, small-business owners and their...
Secretaries of the Navy, Agriculture Launch Deployment of Great Green Fleet
Coronado, Calif., Jan. 20, 2016 - Today, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack kicked off the Great Green Fleet with the deployment of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCS CSG) during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island....
USDA Expands Microloans to Help Farmers Purchase Farmland and Improve Property
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property. These microloans will be especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans l...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Lead Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Chile and Peru....
Pet Spay Neuter Grant Applications Now Available Online for 2016
Pet Spay & Neuter Grant Applications Now Available Online for 2016...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces Expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative to 11 counties in Ohio. StrikeForce is a collaborative effort to bring targeted assistance to areas experiencing chronic poverty....
