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Published on May 15, 2014 - 17:58 GMT

USDA Announces Infrastructure Investments to Help Grow Rural Businesses and Spur Economic Development

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014 – As part of the Obama Administration's efforts to invest in infrastructure that will expand opportunity for all Americans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded organizations in 14 states loans and grants to support …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 13:34 GMT

Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014 - A yearly survey of beekeepers, released today, shows fewer colony losses occurred in the United States over the winter of 2013-2014 than in recent years, but beekeepers say losses remain higher than the level that they consider …

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Published on May 13, 2014 - 20:22 GMT

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange to Retire

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2014 – Chief Economist Joseph Glauber has announced the May 31, 2014, retirement of USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange and the appointment of Dr. Seth Meyer as Acting Board Chair. Dr. Meyer is currently a …

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Published on May 13, 2014 - 18:13 GMT

USDA Announces First Citrus Greening Funding Allocations and Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2014– United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $1.5 million in funding to expand bio-control efforts to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. This action is the first designation of …

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Published on May 12, 2014 - 16:01 GMT

Deputy Secretary Harden Announces Event in Support of Small Businesses in Rural Areas

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2014 - Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden announced that USDA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host an event in Arkansas next month to give small business owners the opportunity to …

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Published on May 8, 2014 - 18:13 GMT

USDA Announces $78 Million Available for Local Food Enterprises

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making a historic $78 million investment in local and regional food systems, including food hubs, farmers markets, aggregation and processing facilities, distribution …

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Published on May 7, 2014 - 15:46 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress during the first 90 days of implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law on February 7. The 2014 Farm …

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Published on May 7, 2014 - 13:03 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passing of Billy Frank, Jr.

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement on the passing of Billy Frank, Jr., a member of the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission: "From an early age, …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 17:54 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Climate Assessment

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on the National Climate Assessment and Obama Administration efforts on climate change: "The National Climate Assessment confirms that climate change is …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 15:30 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Improvements in 18 States

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 18 states to improve electric service to business and residential consumers in rural areas. The $540 million in loan guarantees to fund these projects are …

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Published on May 5, 2014 - 17:29 GMT

USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers for funding to make energy efficiency improvements or to install renewable energy systems. …

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Published on May 2, 2014 - 16:20 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: "The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out …

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Published on May 2, 2014 - 16:20 GMT

USDA and Interior Department Green Light Conservation Practices for Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners in Five Lesser Prairie-...

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior today announced that farmers, ranchers and landowners implementing Farm Service Agency (FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practices intended to …

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Published on May 1, 2014 - 22:25 GMT

USDA’s May 9, 2014, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report to Incorporate One Change

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014 – The next World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 12 noon ET on May 9, will present USDA's initial assessment of U.S. and world crop supply and demand prospects and U.S. prices …

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Published on May 1, 2014 - 19:18 GMT

Cost of Fighting Wildfires in 2014 Projected to be Hundreds of Millions of Dollars over Amount Available

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014--According to a Congressionally-mandated report issued today, the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior (DOI) are projected to spend over $470 million more than is available to fight wildfires this season. According …

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Published on May 1, 2014 - 16:04 GMT

USDA Announces Funding to Spur Local and Regional Economic Growth in America's Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of funding to promote long-term economic growth and community vitality in rural areas. With the announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites …

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Published on May 1, 2014 - 16:04 GMT

USDA Announces New Landmark Conservation Initiatives

ORRTANNA, Pa., May 1, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are now being accepted for new, landmark conservation initiatives created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The programs will provide up to $386 million to help farmers …

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Published on April 29, 2014 - 16:04 GMT

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America's small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today's announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of …

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Published on April 23, 2014 - 15:02 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new report on scientific breakthroughs discovered by USDA researchers that led to new patents and inventions with the potential for commercial application and potential …

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Published on April 22, 2014 - 18:01 GMT

USDA Awards Research Grants to Address the Impact of Climate Change on U.S. Agriculture Production

Des Moines, Iowa, April 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $6 million to 10 universities to study the effects of climate on agriculture production and …

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