USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Create Jobs and...
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Names Jonathan Alboum USDA Chief Information Officer
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today named Jonathan Alboum as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Chief Information Officer, a position formerly held by Cheryl Cook, who retired from USDA in March....
USDA To Host 6th Annual Pollinator Festival during June 19 Farmers...
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 15-21, 2015, by hosting the 6th Annual Pollinator Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, in conjunction with the weekly USDA Farmers Market....
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion, 4...
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a new report that shows the U.S. biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and American jobs. He also announced changes under the 2014 Farm Bill that will create additional opportunities for growth in renewable plant-based materials,...
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural...
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services. USDA is making the grants available to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education through the Rural Cooperative Development...
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss...
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period begins June 17, 2015, and will end Sept. 30, 2015....
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure...
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2015 – Following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 29, 2015, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced that all 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. may now apply for up to $100 million in grants under the Biofuels Infrastructure P...
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Personnel Announcements
Washington, D.C., June 12, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of Matt Herrick as Director of Communications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position was recently vacated by Matt Paul. Secretary Vilsack also announced the appointment of Alyn Kiel as Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications...
Agriculture Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during...
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., June 11, 2015 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack toured several sites on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to highlight how recreation and outdoor experiences contribute to economic vitality and sustained quality of life for rural and urban communities. The tour demonstrated how forests in Wyoming support more than 4.1...
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency...
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide....
