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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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Published on August 1, 2013 - 21:47 GMT

USDA Invests in the Quality of School Meals and Administration of the National School Lunch Program

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2010 -Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will award close to $6.5 million in grants to seven State agencies for training and technology projects to improve the quality of school meals and the administration of …

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Published on August 1, 2013 - 21:47 GMT

U.S. Trade Representative Froman, Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack Announce Continued EU Market Access for American Producers of ...

Washington, D.C., August 1, 2013 - United States Trade Representative Michael Froman and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the European Union (EU) will continue to provide U.S. beef producers with significant access, at zero duty, to the …

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Published on July 31, 2013 - 15:32 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding to Support Small and Emerging Rural Businesses

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 31, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that projects in 30 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will be funded to support small and emerging rural businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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Published on July 30, 2013 - 16:06 GMT

USDA Announces Demonstration Project in Arkansas to Improve Child Nutrition During Summer Break

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA chose Arkansas to conduct a statewide, multi-year demonstration project to test innovative approaches for increasing participation in the Summer Food Service Program ( …

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Published on July 24, 2013 - 15:55 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Results of Healthy Incentives Pilot; Discusses Additional USDA Efforts to Encourage ...

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the results of USDA's Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP) and discussed additional steps USDA and its partners are taking to encourage recipients to purchase healthy foods using …

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Published on July 22, 2013 - 19:29 GMT

USDA Announces Results for 45th Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-Up

AMES, IOWA, July 22, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept 1.7 million acres offered under the 45th Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up. The Department received …

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Published on July 19, 2013 - 17:25 GMT

USDA and Interior Announce Partnership to Protect America's Water Supply from Increased Wildfire Risk

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell today announced a federal, local and private partnership that will reduce the risks of wildfire to America's water …

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Published on July 19, 2013 - 17:24 GMT

U.S. Forest Service Reports Visitors, Local Communities Receive Health, Economic Benefits from Visiting National Forests and ...

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released findings of a visitor survey that shows U.S. Forest Service lands are great recreation destinations that provide health benefits to tourists and $11 billion in tourist spending to …

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Published on July 18, 2013 - 16:25 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding to Create Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of organizations in 11 states for loans and grants to support job creation efforts and business development, and to strengthen economic growth in rural …

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Published on July 17, 2013 - 16:24 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding for Projects to Strengthen the Rural Electric Grid's Efficiency and Reliability

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural electric projects in seven states to provide reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a …

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Published on July 12, 2013 - 14:57 GMT

Rate of Shattered Baseball Bats 50 Percent Less, Thanks to Major League Baseball and the U.S. Forest Service

WASHINGTON July 12, 2013 - As the 2013 Major League Baseball (MLB) season slides into the All-Star break, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the results of innovative research by the U.S. Forest Service, and funded by MLB, that …

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Published on July 11, 2013 - 18:53 GMT

USDA Designates New Biobased Product Categories

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated eight new biobased product categories for preferred Federal procurement. The announcement furthers the goals of last year…

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Published on July 10, 2013 - 16:41 GMT

USDA Announces Export Promotion Allocations for Fiscal Year 2013

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded fiscal year 2013 funding to more than 70 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand …

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Published on July 10, 2013 - 16:41 GMT

USDA, Interior and Defense Departments Partner to Benefit Agricultural Lands, Wildlife Habitat and Military Readiness

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Defense Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment John Conger announced today a federal, local and private collaboration that will …

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Published on July 3, 2013 - 16:48 GMT

Secretary Vilsack Announces Steps to Conserve 17-Million Acre Tongass National Forest by Transitioning to Sustainable, Second ...

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined a series of actions by the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conserve the old-growth forests of the Tongass National Forest. The actions will focus …

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Published on July 2, 2013 - 20:42 GMT

USDA and DOI Highlight Successes of Protecting Bird Habitat on Private Lands

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2013 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell today announced the release of the State of the Birds 2013 Report on Private Lands. A collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird …

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Published on July 1, 2013 - 23:31 GMT

Smart Snacks in School: New USDA Standards Aim to Ensure Healthy School Foods

"Many parents are working hard every day to make sure they provide healthy, balanced meals and snacks to their kids. Unfortunately, we don't always have control over the snacks our kids have access to when they're away from home. That's …

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Published on July 1, 2013 - 17:49 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Wildfire in Arizona

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2013- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the wildfire in Arizona: "Today, Americans mourn the tragic loss of 19 firefighters who lost their lives on the Yarnell Hill fire near Yarnell, Arizona. …

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Published on June 28, 2013 - 18:06 GMT

USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Bring Improved Educational and Healthcare Services to Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas. Funding is authorized through the Department' …

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