USDA Announces Investments in Bioenergy Research and Development to Spur New...
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a state-of-the-art bioindustrial facility at Renmatix today, where he announced $25 million to fund research and development of next-generation renewable energy and high-value biobased products from a variety of biomass sources....
Agriculture Secretary Appoints New National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) for the 2012-2014 term. Established in 1971, the 17-member NACMPI meets on food safety concerns and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters affecting federal and...
USDA Designates 597 Counties in 2013 as Disaster Areas Due to...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heat, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. These are the first disaster designations made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2013....
USDA Highlights 2012 Investments to Build Stronger Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, January 9, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a report highlighting USDA Rural Development’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 investments in job creation, businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation....
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill:...
USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Seeks Membership Nominations
WASHINGTON, December 28, 2012—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a Notice of Intent to Renew the Charter for its Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers in the Federal Register dated December 19, 2012. This notice also included a request for nominations for two-year membership terms....
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Resignation of EPA Administrator...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the resignation of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson from President Obama's cabinet:...
USDA Issues Final Rule for Animal Disease Traceability
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2012—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a final rule establishing general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Projects to Create Jobs in...
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients for grants and loans to help spur economic development and create or save jobs in rural communities in seven Midwestern and Southern states....
USDA Announces Funding to Help Reduce Energy Costs in Remote, Rural...
WASHINGTON, December 19, 2012 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today announced funding to help reduce energy costs for residents of remote rural areas where the cost of producing electricity is extremely high. The funds are being provided through USDA’s High Energy Cost Grant program....
