Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today:...
Arctic Grayling Does Not Warrant Protection Under Endangered Species Act Due...
MONTANA, August 19, 2014 -– The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today its finding that the Upper Missouri River Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Arctic grayling does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)....
USDA Funding Supports Housing for University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Graduate Students
PRINCESS ANNE, Md., Nov. 14, 2013 –Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced nearly $13 million in USDA Community Facilities loans to promote the advancement of education. Harden made the announcement on behalf of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, where she p...
U.S. Forest Service Partnership Effort Improves Health of America's Forests
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2015 — The U.S. Forest Service announced today that 1.45 million acres of America’s forests and watersheds – an area larger than Delaware – are healthier as a result of collaborative partnerships to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires....
USDA to Expand Investment in Water Conservation, Resilience across Drought-Stricken States
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional Farm Bill dollars to help farmers and ranchers apply science-based solutions to mitigate the short and long term effects of drought. These investments will focus...
U.S. Forest Service Expands Access to Youth Conservation Corps Program
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 – The U.S. Forest Service is announcing new Youth Conservation Corps job opportunities on national forests throughout the country. Young people from across the United States are encouraged to apply for these jobs at a local forest or with a partner organization....
USDA Creates Multi-Agency Emergency Response Framework to Combat Devastating Citrus Disease
WASHINGTON, December 12, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the creation of a new, unified emergency response framework to address Huanglongbing (HLB), a serious disease of citrus that affects several U.S. states and territories. This new framework will allow USDA and its many partners to better coordinate HLB resources,...
USDA Awards Funding to Help Socially Disadvantaged Rural Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2015 – USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the awarding of $3 million for 19 grants to provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged business groups in rural areas....
USDA to Invest in Prairie Pothole Landscape Effort
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $35 million will be provided during the next three years to help landowners conserve grasslands and wetlands in the Prairie Pothole region. The announcement was made on the Secretary's behalf by Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert...
USDA, Interior and Defense Departments Partner to Benefit Agricultural Lands, Wildlife...
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Defense Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment John Conger announced today a federal, local and private collaboration that will preserve agricultural lands, assist with military readiness and restore and protect wildlife...
