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Published on September 9, 2013 - 19:22 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Firefighter Token Adams

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today: "On Friday we received the news that U.S. Forest Service Engine Captain Token Adams lost his life while scouting a fire on the Santa Fe National Forest …

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Published on September 9, 2013 - 15:03 GMT

Forest Service Offers Planning Tools for Your Fall Colors Vacation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 –The U.S. Forest Service is urging people to get outdoors, spend time in rural communities and urban forests, and enjoy one of nature's most spectacular seasons with its Fall Colors 2013 campaign. "America's public …

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Published on September 9, 2013 - 15:02 GMT

US Forest Service Encourages You to Participate in Public Lands Day 20th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service is offering a fee-free day on Sept. 28 in conjunction with the 20th annual National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. "Today's announcement …

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Published on September 5, 2013 - 17:59 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Improvements in Eight States

NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 5, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in eight states, including Virginia, to improve electric service for about 10,000 rural residents. Rural Utilities Service Administrator John Padalino …

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Published on September 4, 2013 - 20:44 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Household Food Security in the United States

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the release of the USDA Economic Research Service analysis Household Food Security in the United States in 2012: "Food insecurity remains a very real challenge for …

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Published on August 30, 2013 - 16:02 GMT

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Retirement of Agricultural Research Service Administrator Edward B. Knipling

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2013— United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the retirement of Agricultural Research Service Administrator Edward B. Knipling: "Dr. Edward B. Knipling retires today with 46 years of …

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Published on August 29, 2013 - 22:01 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Forecast for U.S. Exports

WASHINGTON, August 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade today. USDA projects that Fiscal Year 2013 agricultural exports will reach $140 billion, which if realized would be a new record. Agriculture …

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Published on August 28, 2013 - 15:17 GMT

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2013 Farm Income Forecast

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2013 – United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the 2013 farm income forecast from USDA's Economic Research Service: "This week's forecast of a $6.8 billion increase in net …

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Published on August 27, 2013 - 21:56 GMT

USDA Climate Report Published, Public Invited to Comment

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2013 – The Climate Change Program Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist today released and requested public comments on the report Science-Based Methods for Entity-Scale …

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Published on August 27, 2013 - 20:02 GMT

Report: Conservation Work Minimizes Sediment, Nutrient Runoff

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report that shows farmers have significantly reduced the loss of sediment and nutrients from farm fields through voluntary conservation work …

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Published on August 27, 2013 - 18:11 GMT

USDA Announces Completion of 500th Recovery Act Water Project

Lead Hill, Ark., Aug. 27, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the completion of the 500th water and wastewater project funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The announcement was made on the Secretary's …

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Published on August 15, 2013 - 18:56 GMT

USDA Seeks Applicants for Funds to Assist Rural Microentrepreneurs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of loan and grant funds to support rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. "By supporting very small business enterprises through the Rural …

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Published on August 15, 2013 - 15:15 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Projects in 42 States and Two Territories Designed to Improve Farm and Rural Business Energy ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for 631 projects across the nation - including 45 in North Carolina - that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption and …

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Published on August 14, 2013 - 19:59 GMT

Parents Projected to Spend $241,080 to Raise a Child Born in 2012, According to USDA Report

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2013 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual report, Expenditures on Children by Families, also known as the Cost of Raising a Child. The report shows that a middle-income family with a child born in …

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Published on August 14, 2013 - 16:11 GMT

USDA Announces Available Funding to Provide Safe Housing for America's Farm Laborers

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of nearly $40 million to provide housing for farmworkers and their families. Despite budget uncertainties, USDA remains focused on strengthening the rural …

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Published on August 14, 2013 - 16:11 GMT

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity in Rural Areas

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for grants that will be awarded to organizations to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic …

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Published on August 12, 2013 - 19:48 GMT

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA Efforts to Promote a Healthy and Productive Learning Environment as Students Head Back to School

WASHINGTON, August 12, 2013—As students across the country prepare to start a new school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting a number of Department efforts to promote a healthy and productive learning environment. USDA programs …

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Published on August 6, 2013 - 16:34 GMT

USDA Announces Funding To Create Jobs, Aid Business and Boost the Economy in Rural Areas

ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 6, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that projects in 17 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive loan and grant assistance to create jobs and boost economic development in rural areas. The U.S. …

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Published on August 3, 2013 - 14:31 GMT

USDA Celebrates National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10 Confirms Growth and Sustainability in Farmers Markets

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated National Farmers Market Week with a kick-off event at the Columbia Heights Farmers Market in Washington, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 8,144 …

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Published on August 2, 2013 - 18:59 GMT

United States Wins Trade Enforcement Case for American Farmers, Proves Export-Blocking Chinese Duties Unjustified Under WTO Rules

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2013 - United States Trade Representative Michael Froman, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that the United States won a major case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on …

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