USDA Press Releases

• Published on November 9, 2015 - 15:25 GMT

  USDA Expands Investment in Water Conservation and Improvement in Nation's Largest Aquifer

  Release No. 0310.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Expands Investment in Water Conservation and Improvement in Nation's Largest Aquifer Ogallala Aquifer Initiative Adds Focus Areas in Nebraska …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 6, 2015 - 17:13 GMT

  USDA Names Minority Farmers Advisory Committee

  Release No. 0309.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Names Minority Farmers Advisory Committee WASHINGTON, November 6, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed members of the USDA …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 6, 2015 - 16:49 GMT

  USDA Loan Repayment Awards $4.5 Million to Ensure Access to Veterinary Services in Rural Communities

  Release No. 0308.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Loan Repayment Awards $4.5 Million to Ensure Access to Veterinary Services in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2015 - The U.S. Department of …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 5, 2015 - 21:00 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Induction of Cesar Chavez, Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton to U.S. Department of Agriculture Hall of ...

  Release No. 0307.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Induction of Cesar Chavez, Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton to U.S. Department of Agriculture Hall of Heroes WASHINGTON, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 5, 2015 - 16:18 GMT

  Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Release of Text for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

  Release No. 0306.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Release of Text for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2015 -- …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 3, 2015 - 16:28 GMT

  USDA Invests $30 Million to Improve Water Quality in Mississippi River Basin

  Release No. 0305.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Invests $30 Million to Improve Water Quality in Mississippi River Basin 73 projects will help farmers, ranchers target conservation in high- …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 2, 2015 - 17:11 GMT

  USDA Provides $314 Million in Water and Waste Infrastructure Improvements in Rural Communities Nationwide

  Release No. 0304.15 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 Christian Perry (202) 720-0571 Printable version Email this page   USDA Provides $314 Million in Water and Waste Infrastructure Improvements in Rural Communities Nationwide WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2015 …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 30, 2015 - 14:34 GMT

  USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use

  Release No. 0303.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use EPA Report Highlights Growth in Green Power Sector WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2015—The United States …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 29, 2015 - 17:24 GMT

  USDA to Establish First-Ever SNAP Employment & Training Center of Excellence

  Release No. 0302.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA to Establish First-Ever SNAP Employment & Training Center of Excellence Innovative Center Will Provide Tailored Assistance to States Working to …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 29, 2015 - 16:34 GMT

  Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden Announces New USDA Commitments to Help Build Up Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

  Release No. 0301.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden Announces New USDA Commitments to Help Build Up Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers LOUISVILLE, October …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 29, 2015 - 03:31 GMT

  USDA Announces $210 Million to be Invested in Renewable Energy Infrastructure through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

  Release No. 0300.15 Contact: Kent Politsch (202) 720-7163 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $210 Million to be Invested in Renewable Energy Infrastructure through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership 21 States and Private Partners Match …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 29, 2015 - 03:31 GMT

  USDA Announces $3.7 Million to Repair Rural Housing

  Release No. 0299.15 Contact: Christine Feroli (202) 401-0080 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $3.7 Million to Repair Rural Housing Funding will remove health and safety hazards, make homes more energy efficient WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2015 – …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 27, 2015 - 17:11 GMT

  USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn

  Release No. 0298.15 Contact: Kent Politsch (202) 720-7163 Printable version Email this page   USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 26, 2015 - 19:23 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Progress in Addressing Childhood Hunger, Applauds Pediatricians for their Commitment

  Release No. 0297.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Progress in Addressing Childhood Hunger, Applauds Pediatricians for their Commitment WASHINGTON, October 26, 2015 …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 26, 2015 - 19:23 GMT

  USDA Provides Funding for More Than 1,100 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide

  Release No. 0296.15 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Printable version Email this page   USDA Provides Funding for More Than 1,100 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide Funding supports solar and other renewable energy projects to …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 23, 2015 - 02:37 GMT

  USDA Awards Nearly $2.3 Billion in Loans for 77 Rural Electric Infrastructure Projects

  Release No. 0295.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards Nearly $2.3 Billion in Loans for 77 Rural Electric Infrastructure Projects $108 Million Allocated for Smart Grid Improvements WASHINGTON, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 21, 2015 - 16:27 GMT

  USDA Announces Lanon Baccam as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Military Veterans ...

  Release No. 0293.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Lanon Baccam as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison WASHINGTON, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 21, 2015 - 16:26 GMT

  Fact Sheet: USDA Invests in New Market Opportunities in Local and Regional Food Systems

  Release No. 0294.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Fact Sheet: USDA Invests in New Market Opportunities in Local and Regional Food Systems Over the course of the Administration, USDA has created new …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 21, 2015 - 03:51 GMT

  New USDA Data Show Growing Farm to School Efforts Help to Reduce Plate Waste, Increase Student Participation in Healthier School ...

  Release No. 0292.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   New USDA Data Show Growing Farm to School Efforts Help to Reduce Plate Waste, Increase Student Participation in Healthier School Meals Program NEW YORK, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on October 19, 2015 - 17:14 GMT

  USDA Announces Funding to Aid Rural Businesses and Create Jobs

  Release No. 0291.15 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Funding to Aid Rural Businesses and Create Jobs WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $12.5 million in …

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