USDA Press Releases

• Published on May 10, 2015 - 11:16 GMT

  U.S., Jordan Sign Agreement to Promote Agricultural Development and Trade, Support Humanitarian Assistance

  Release No. 0134.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   U.S., Jordan Sign Agreement to Promote Agricultural Development and Trade, Support Humanitarian Assistance Amman, JORDAN, May 10, 2015 - U.S. …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 8, 2015 - 14:19 GMT

  Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains

  Release No. 0133.15 Contact: Spencer Miller (503) 414-3229 Printable version Email this page   Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains WASHINGTON, May 8 2015 - West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 8, 2015 - 14:19 GMT

  USDA Announces $30 Million Available for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products

  Release No. 0132.15 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $30 Million Available for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products Funding to support beginning, veteran, and …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 8, 2015 - 12:23 GMT

  Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers

  Release No. 0131.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers ISTANBUL, May 8, 2015 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 7, 2015 - 13:38 GMT

  USDA's May 12, 2015, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report to Incorporate Minor Table Changes

  Release No. 0129.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA's May 12, 2015, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report to Incorporate Minor Table Changes WASHINGTON, May 7, 2015 – The …

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• Published on May 6, 2015 - 20:36 GMT

  Statement from Secretary Vilsack on New Data Showing the Vast Majority of Schools Now Meet the Updated Meals Standards

  Release No. 0128.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Secretary Vilsack on New Data Showing the Vast Majority of Schools Now Meet the Updated Meals Standards WASHINGTON, May 6, 2015 - …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 5, 2015 - 17:30 GMT

  Forest Service Chief Predicts "Above Normal" Wildland Fire Potential in Much of the West

  Release No. 0126.15 Contact: John Haynes (202) 205-1134 Printable version Email this page   Forest Service Chief Predicts "Above Normal" Wildland Fire Potential in Much of the West North Central U.S. Also Faces an Active Fire Year WASHINGTON, May …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 5, 2015 - 16:56 GMT

  USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families

  Release No. 0123.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families SNAP Recipients Can Now Purchase Fresh Fruit, Vegetables at More …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on May 4, 2015 - 20:09 GMT

  USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships

  Release No. 0122.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships Local Coalitions Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Soil Health, …

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• Published on May 1, 2015 - 13:50 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Kicks off USDA Farmers Market for 20th Season

  Release No. 0121.15 Contact: Michelle Muth Person (202) 260-8210 michellem.person@ams.usda.gov Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Kicks off USDA Farmers Market for 20th Season Administrator Anne Alonzo Welcomes New Vendors, Announces …

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• Published on April 30, 2015 - 20:38 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Travels to Turkey for G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting

  Release No. 0120.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Travels to Turkey for G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting U.S. Agriculture Secretary also Traveling to Jordan to Sign Food …

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• Published on April 30, 2015 - 14:32 GMT

  Photo Hobbyist Wins "Share the Experience" 2014 Photo Contest

  Release No. 0119.15 Contact: Jessica Kershaw (Interior) Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov Janelle Smith (USDA) janellesmith@fs.fed.us Printable version Email this page   Photo Hobbyist Wins "Share the Experience" 2014 Photo Contest Citizen Photographers …

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• Published on April 29, 2015 - 18:36 GMT

  U.S., Honduras Sign Agreement to Promote Agricultural Development and Trade

  Release No. 0117.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   U.S., Honduras Sign Agreement to Promote Agricultural Development and Trade Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS, April 29, 2015 - Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta …

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• Published on April 29, 2015 - 18:04 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Private Funds to Make Investments in Rural America

  Release No. 0118.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Private Funds to Make Investments in Rural America WASHINGTON, April 29, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom …

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• Published on April 28, 2015 - 17:45 GMT

  Obama Administration Announces Eight Additional Promise Zones to Build Community Prosperity

  Release No. 0116.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications 202-720-4623 Cameron French HUD Office of Communications 202-708-0685 Printable version Email this page   Obama Administration Announces Eight Additional Promise Zones to Build Community Prosperity …

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• Published on April 27, 2015 - 18:33 GMT

  USDA Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Nanotechnology Research

  Release No. 0115.15 Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Nanotechnology Research WASHINGTON, April 27, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute …

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• Published on April 27, 2015 - 17:36 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Schools Payments

  Release No. 0114.15 Contact: John Haynes, (202) 205-1134 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Schools Payments $285 million to be distributed to 41 States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico WASHINGTON, April 27, 2015 - …

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• Published on April 23, 2015 - 21:01 GMT

  Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Expressing Concern with European Commission's Decision on Allowing Member States ...

  Release No. 0112.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Expressing Concern with European Commission's Decision on Allowing Member States to Block …

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• Published on April 23, 2015 - 20:30 GMT

  USDA Awards Almost $3 Million in Research Grants to Increase Food Security Through Improved Livestock Health

  Release No. 0110.15 Contact: Jennifer Martin (202) 720-8188 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards Almost $3 Million in Research Grants to Increase Food Security Through Improved Livestock Health WASHINGTON, April 23, 2015 – The U.S. Department of …

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• Published on April 23, 2015 - 18:22 GMT

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Senior White House Advisor Brian Deese Announce Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to ...

  Release No. 0109.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Senior White House Advisor Brian Deese Announce Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change …

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