Statement on the Detection of Genetically Engineered Wheat in Oregon
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2013 - Today, USDA Office of Communications Director Matt Paul gave the following update on the detection of genetically engineered wheat in Oregon:...
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Support Small-Socially Disadvantaged Producers
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications from cooperatives to provide technical assistance to small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of s...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Projects to Boost Rural Electric...
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural electric projects in 16 states to provide reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents, including improved service for Native Americans. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty....
USDA Announces A Notice of Contract Proposals to Support Advanced Biofuels...
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $98.6 million to support the production of advanced biofuels, and an opportunity for eligible producers to submit applications. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's a...
USDA Seeks Applications to Finance Rural Broadband in Remote Areas
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are being accepted for grants to finance broadband deployment in remote, rural areas. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's a...
Statement From Secretary Vilsack on Senate Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 - Today, Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on Senate passage of the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill:...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Kicks Off 2013 Feds Feed Families Nationwide...
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off the 5th annual Feds Feed Families Campaign at the Capital Area Food Bank. The food drive is an annual event in which Federal employees in the Washington metropolitan area and around the country collect food for distribution by food banks and shelters....
USDA Promotes Efforts to Ensure Children Have Access to Healthy Food...
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Summer Food Service Program Week by reiterating USDA's commitment to ensuring that no child goes hungry when school is out and highlighting progress towards USDA's goal of serving 5 million more meals to eligible kids across the country....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Emergency Watershed Protection Funding to States...
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will send an additional $66.8 million in Emergency Watershed Protection Program funds to help disaster recovery efforts in 15 states....
USDA Farmers Market Opens for 2013 Season
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo will ring the bell Friday, opening the USDA Farmers Market for its 18th season on the Washington Mall....
