USDA Press Releases

• Published on September 10, 2015 - 15:31 GMT

  USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

  Release No. 0249.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on September 9, 2015 - 15:02 GMT

  Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on New Data Showing National Food Security Rate is Strongest since before the ...

  Release No. 0248.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on New Data Showing National Food Security Rate is Strongest since before the Recession WASHINGTON, …

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• Published on September 8, 2015 - 20:49 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Joins Key Leaders from American Academy of Pediatrics and Pew Charitable Trusts to Call on ...

  Release No. 0246.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Joins Key Leaders from American Academy of Pediatrics and Pew Charitable Trusts to Call on Congress to Reauthorize …

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• Published on September 8, 2015 - 19:20 GMT

  USDA Awards over $8 Million to Support Healthier Foods in Schools and Child Care Centers

  Release No. 0245.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards $8 Million to Support Healthier Foods in Schools and Child Care Centers WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …

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• Published on September 1, 2015 - 21:02 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Encourages Congress to Reauthorize Strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act during Remarks at Center ...

  Release No. 0243.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Encourages Congress to Reauthorize Strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act during Remarks at Center for American Progress …

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• Published on September 1, 2015 - 15:07 GMT

  Fact Sheet: Schools Serving, Kids Eating Healthier School Meals Thanks to Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

  Release No. 0242.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Fact Sheet: Schools Serving, Kids Eating Healthier School Meals Thanks to Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act For the past three years, kids have eaten …

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• Published on August 27, 2015 - 19:28 GMT

  Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Passing of Amelia Boynton Robinson

  Release No. 0240.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Passing of Amelia Boynton Robinson WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on August 27, 2015 - 19:28 GMT

  USDA Expands Farm Safety Net, Offers Greater Flexibility for Beginning, Organic and Fruit and Vegetable Growers

  Release No. 0239.15 Contact: John Shea (202) 690-0437 rma.media.requests@rma.usda.gov Printable version Email this page   USDA Expands Farm Safety Net, Offers Greater Flexibility for Beginning, Organic and Fruit and Vegetable Growers Whole Farm Coverage …

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• Published on August 27, 2015 - 15:52 GMT

  USDA Unveils New Strategy to Conserve Sage Grouse Habitat on Private Lands

  Release No. 0238.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Unveils New Strategy to Conserve Sage Grouse Habitat on Private Lands Department to Invest Additional $211 Million to Help Ranchers Adopt Proven …

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• Published on August 25, 2015 - 21:56 GMT

  Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2015 U.S. Farm Income Forecast

  Release No. 0237.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2015 U.S. Farm Income Forecast WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2015 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack …

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• Published on August 25, 2015 - 20:11 GMT

  USDA, Virginians Celebrate Historic Partnership to Make Summer Meals Accessible in Rural America

  Release No. 0231.15 Contact: Jackie Susmann (202) 205-8219 Printable version Email this page   USDA, Virginians Celebrate Historic Partnership to Make Summer Meals Accessible in Rural America ASHLAND, Va., Aug. 13, 2015 – Today, U.S. Department of …

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• Published on August 20, 2015 - 22:04 GMT

  Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Ongoing Devastating Wildfire Season

  Release No. 0236.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Ongoing Devastating Wildfire Season WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2015 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today …

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• Published on August 20, 2015 - 14:59 GMT

  Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Loss and Injury of U.S. Forest Service Firefighters in Washington State

  Release No. 0235.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Loss and Injury of U.S. Forest Service Firefighters in Washington State WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2015 – U.S. …

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• Published on August 14, 2015 - 14:38 GMT

  USDA to Expand Investment in Water Quality within Western Lake Erie Basin

  Release No. 0233.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA to Expand Investment in Water Quality within Western Lake Erie Basin Targeted funding builds on substantial efforts on working lands Ohio, Michigan …

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• Published on August 13, 2015 - 18:27 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces the 2015 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants

  Release No. 0232.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces the 2015 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants WASHINGTON, August 13, 2015 – Agriculture …

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• Published on August 12, 2015 - 15:28 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $4.9 Million in Investments for Rural Alabama Businesses and Community Infrastructure

  Release No. 0230.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $4.9 Million in Investments for Rural Alabama Businesses and Community Infrastructure Projects Funded Will …

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• Published on August 11, 2015 - 19:27 GMT

  USDA to Host Conference in Oklahoma Supporting Small Businesses in Rural Areas

  Release No. 0229.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA to Host Conference in Oklahoma Supporting Small Businesses in Rural Areas WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2015 - The United States Department of Agriculture ( …

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• Published on August 10, 2015 - 13:23 GMT

  Agriculture Deputy Secretary Announces New McGovern-Dole Projects to Benefit More Than 2.5 Million Children Worldwide

  Release No. 0228.15 Contact: FAS Food Assistance Division (202) 720-4221 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Deputy Secretary Announces New McGovern-Dole Projects to Benefit More Than 2.5 Million Children Worldwide RWANDA, Aug. 10, 2015 – …

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• Published on August 7, 2015 - 15:34 GMT

  Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Joins USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

  Release No. 0227.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Joins USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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• Published on August 7, 2015 - 14:45 GMT

  USDA Invests $63 Million to Support 264 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide

  Release No. 0226.15 Contact: Office of Communication (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Invests $63 Million to Support 264 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide Funding supports solar and other renewable energy …

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