USDA Press Releases

• Published on September 29, 2014 - 15:49 GMT

  USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices

  maincontent> Release No. 0215.14 Contact: Jennifer Martin (202) 720-8188 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices Richmond, VA, Sept. 29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on September 26, 2014 - 20:43 GMT

  USDA Invests $20 Million to Hire 11,000 Youth and Veterans on Forest Lands

  maincontent> Release No. 0213.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Invests $20 Million to Hire 11,000 Youth and Veterans on Forest Lands WASHINGTON, September 26, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on September 26, 2014 - 18:34 GMT

  USDA Implements New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers

  maincontent> Release No. 0214.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Implements New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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• Published on September 25, 2014 - 19:26 GMT

  FACT SHEET - Secretary Kerry, Secretary Vilsack Launch Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture

  maincontent> Release No. 0212.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   FACT SHEET - Secretary Kerry, Secretary Vilsack Launch Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture The United States is a founding …

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• Published on September 25, 2014 - 19:26 GMT

  Secretary Kerry, Secretary Vilsack Launch Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture

  maincontent> Release No. 0211.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Kerry, Secretary Vilsack Launch Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of …

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• Published on September 25, 2014 - 19:26 GMT

  Specialty Crop Committee to Host Public Meeting

  maincontent> Release No. 0210.14 Contact: Michele Esch (202) 720-8408 Printable version Email this page   Specialty Crop Committee to Host Public Meeting WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2014 – The Specialty Crop Committee will meet on Oct. 1 and 2 in Washington, …

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• Published on September 25, 2014 - 18:49 GMT

  USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk

  maincontent> Release No. 0209.14 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk End of Direct Payments Represents One of the Most Significant Farm …

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• Published on September 25, 2014 - 15:58 GMT

  U.S. Forest Service Encourages Participation in Public Lands Day

  maincontent> Release No. 0208.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   U.S. Forest Service Encourages Participation in Public Lands Day Agency offers fee-free day Sept. 27 as part of national volunteer …

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• Published on September 24, 2014 - 20:13 GMT

  Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture

  maincontent> Release No. 0207.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture The Obama …

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• Published on September 24, 2014 - 15:40 GMT

  USDA Announces $59 Million in Loans and Grants to Increase Economic Opportunity, Support Rural Microenterprise Development

  maincontent> Release No. 0206.14 Contact: Anne Todd (202)720-1021 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $59 Million in Loans and Grants to Increase Economic Opportunity, Support Rural Microenterprise Development PIKEVILLE, Ky., Sept. 24, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on September 22, 2014 - 18:55 GMT

  USDA Requests Applications for Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center

  maincontent> Release No. 0205.14 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Requests Applications for Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center Grant will support strategies to reduce child food insecurity …

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• Published on September 19, 2014 - 19:40 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Reappoints Members to the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council

  maincontent> Release No. 0204.14 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Reappoints Members to the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council Public Meeting Announced WASHINGTON, Sept. …

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• Published on September 19, 2014 - 16:54 GMT

  Obama Administration Announces Competition to Designate Next Round of Promise Zones

  maincontent> Release No. 0203.14 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Obama Administration Announces Competition to Designate Next Round of Promise Zones WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2014 - U.S. Department …

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• Published on September 18, 2014 - 15:44 GMT

  USDA Invests $68 Million in 540 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide

  maincontent> Release No. 0202.14 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Printable version Email this page   USDA Invests $68 Million in 540 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide Funding includes loan guarantees and grants for solar …

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• Published on September 17, 2014 - 19:02 GMT

  USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB

  maincontent> Release No. 0201.14 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom …

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• Published on September 15, 2014 - 20:06 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts during Midwest Farm Visit

  maincontent> Release No. 0200.14 Contact: Sarah Maxwell (202) 720-0693 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts during Midwest Farm Visit Conservation Innovation Grants to help improve technologies …

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• Published on September 12, 2014 - 14:32 GMT

  USDA Announces Investments to Increase Economic Activity in Rural Areas and on Native Lands

  maincontent> Release No. 0199.14 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Investments to Increase Economic Activity in Rural Areas and on Native Lands Funds will help capitalize rural businesses and create …

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• Published on September 9, 2014 - 13:09 GMT

  USDA Announces Major Investments to Modernize Service, Improve the Reliability of Rural Electric Systems

  maincontent> Release No. 0198.14 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Major Investments to Modernize Service, Improve the Reliability of Rural Electric Systems Funding helps bring Smart Grid technology …

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• Published on September 8, 2014 - 19:32 GMT

  USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy

  maincontent> Release No. 0197.14 Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy Farm Bill program will benefit wildlife and outdoor …

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• Published on September 8, 2014 - 16:17 GMT

  Secretary Vilsack Appoints Members to the Council for Native American Farming and Ranching

  maincontent> Release No. 0196.14 Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Appoints Members to the Council for Native American Farming and Ranching Council will continue to provide …

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