USDA Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Severe Storms and...
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 – In the wake of recent tragedy and destruction in Kansas and Oklahoma, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations to help affected residents minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses as a result of long term power outages and compromised food storage....
G-8 Ag Leaders Set to Meet and Open Data to the...
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 -- With a goal of uniting scientific activities across borders to feed the world, agricultural leaders from the G-8 countries will begin a two-day conference in Washington on Monday. G-8 leaders will meet to discuss the challenges and develop policies for online global platforms to share data from publicly funded...
USDA and Dairy Producers Renew Agreement to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions...
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses on their operations.. The pact e...
USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Promoting Water Quality Projects...
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013 – As part of USDA’s Earth Day celebration, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects that will improve water and wastewater services for rural Americans and benefit the environment across the country. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mis...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Disaster Assistance to Producers and Communities in...
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an important package of disaster assistance valued at $209 million to help farmers, land owners and communities recover from the effects of Superstorm Sandy....
Agriculture Secretary Visits San Diego Summer Meals Site; Calls on Communities...
SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the problem of increased childhood hunger during months when school is not in session. At an event at Colina Del Sol Recreation Center, he called on communities across the country to partner with USDA’s Summer Food Service Program to ensure that no child goes hungry whe...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Seeks Nominations for Forestry Research Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the re-establishment of the Forestry Research Advisory Council and is seeking nominations for new members....
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Honor...
LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today at an event celebrating the leadership and contributions of key partners in the mayor’s “Million Trees L.A.” initiative. Since Villaraigosa launched the initiative in 2006, more than 400,000 trees have been planted throughout Los Ange...
USDA Proposes Simplified Application Process for Renewable Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Transportation Secretary LaHood Renew Agreement to Promote...
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is extending for five years its agreement to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other partners to help develop a viable biofuel for the aviation industry....
