USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to help crop and livestock producers in 22 states apply conservation practices that reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Res...
USDA Announces Change in Release Time of Key Statistical Reports Beginning...
WASHINGTON, September 19, 2012––The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) will begin issuing several major USDA statistical reports at 12:00 noon EDT beginning in January 2013. The current USDA release time of 8:30 a.m. EDT will remain in e...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tours Iowa Biodiesel Plant; Discusses How Biofuels...
SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa, September 14, 2012 – TODAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed how the increased use of biofuels is helping to reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil during a tour of AGP Biodiesel. During the tour, Vilsack highlighted today’s action by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish the volume of biodiesel prod...
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Rural Utilities Service...
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the departure of USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Jonathan Adelstein:...
USDA Announces Grants to Support Schools in Meeting New School Meal...
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced new grants to support schools as they strive to serve healthy food, provide nutrition education, and create an environment focused on healthy eating and physical activity....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Create Jobs and Improve Rural...
DES MOINES, IOWA - Sept 13, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural water projects to create jobs and improve rural water and wastewater systems in 16 states....
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Support Business Growth, Create Jobs...
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients in 14 states and one territory to receive loans to create or save jobs and boost local economies. Funding is provided through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)....
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Merrigan Highlights Obama Administration Efforts to Grow Local...
Keene, N.H., September 11, 2012 –Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today highlighted how the Obama Administration is working to promote local and regional food systems across the country to create additional economic opportunities for farmers, expand healthy food access and meet growing customer demand. In a visit to New Hampshire and...
Obama Administration Officials Highlight USDA, NAVY Commitment to Energy Independence for...
NORFOLK, Va., September 8, 2012 - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Energy for Navy Tom Hicks today toured the USS Monterey (CG 61) at the Naval Station Norfolk and highlighted the Obama Administration's commitment to energy independence for the Nation's military....
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Resurgence of Rural Manufacturing, Touts Obama Administration Efforts...
LEXINGTON, N.C., September 7, 2012 –Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the Obama Administration’s successful efforts to grow rural manufacturing, create more jobs and help generate economic opportunity in small towns and rural communities. During a visit to Tarheel Plastics, LLC in Davidson County, Vilsack discussed how rural man...
