USDA Press Releases

• Published on November 30, 2015 - 21:24 GMT

  Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Rural America at a Glance, 2015 Edition

  Release No. 0331.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Rural America at a Glance, 2015 Edition WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2015—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 30, 2015 - 20:58 GMT

  Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard

  Release No. 0330.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2015—Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 25, 2015 - 15:22 GMT

  Statement from Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden on the Passing of Dr. D.D. Hardee

  Release No. 0329.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Statement from Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden on the Passing of Dr. D.D. Hardee WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2015—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 23, 2015 - 16:25 GMT

  USDA Awards $2 Million for Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Research

  Release No. 0327.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards $2 Million for Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Research WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 21, 2015 - 00:04 GMT

  Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports to China

  Release No. 0325.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports to China Secretary Vilsack arrives in China this weekend. Over the past decade, the United States' agricultural …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 20, 2015 - 15:29 GMT

  Bipartisan Group of Former Agriculture Secretaries Urges Congress to Pass Trade Pacific Partnership

  Release No. 0324.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Bipartisan Group of Former Agriculture Secretaries Urges Congress to Pass Trade Pacific Partnership Former Secretaries Say Boosting Exports and Trade …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 20, 2015 - 15:29 GMT

  USDA Awards Funding to Help Socially Disadvantaged Rural Businesses

  Release No. 0323.15 Contact: Christian Perry (202) 720-0571 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards Funding to Help Socially Disadvantaged Rural Businesses WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2015 – USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the awarding of $3 …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 19, 2015 - 22:39 GMT

  FACT SHEET: Trans Pacific Partnership and Japan: Key Outcomes for Agriculture

  Release No. 0322.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   FACT SHEET: Trans Pacific Partnership and Japan: Key Outcomes for Agriculture Secretary Vilsack arrived in Japan today to meet with agricultural …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 19, 2015 - 16:25 GMT

  On National Rural Health Day, USDA Announces $23.4 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for 75 Projects in 31 ...

  Release No. 0321.15 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 Printable version Email this page   On National Rural Health Day, USDA Announces $23.4 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for 75 Projects in 31 States WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2015 – …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 19, 2015 - 15:36 GMT

  USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help States, Private Partners Protect and Restore grasslands, wetlands, and working lands

  Release No. 0320.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help States, Private Partners Protect and Restore grasslands, wetlands, and working lands WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 18, 2015 - 21:40 GMT

  USDA Funding Expands Broadband Access to Nearly Six Million Rural Residents, Workers and Businesses

  Release No. 0319.15 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 Printable version Email this page   USDA Funding Expands Broadband Access to Nearly Six Million Rural Residents, Workers and Businesses New Economic Opportunities Created for Businesses and …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 18, 2015 - 15:48 GMT

  FACT SHEET: Helping U.S. Exporters Gain Access to Valuable Overseas Markets

  Release No. 0318.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   FACT SHEET: Helping U.S. Exporters Gain Access to Valuable Overseas Markets Secretary Vilsack will travel to Japan and China this week, to meet with …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 17, 2015 - 18:06 GMT

  USDA Awards Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 Market Development Programs

  Release No. 0317.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 Market Development Programs WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
• Published on November 17, 2015 - 16:48 GMT

  USDA Announces Investments in Rural Community Facilities To Enhance Rural Health and Public Safety

  Release No. 0316.15 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces Investments in Rural Community Facilities To Enhance Rural Health and Public Safety New Projects Include $91 Million Loan to Convert Vacant Ohio …

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• Published on November 17, 2015 - 16:22 GMT

  USDA Helps Schools Connect with Local Farmers and Ranchers

  Release No. 0315.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Helps Schools Connect with Local Farmers and Ranchers Nearly $5 Million in Grants Will Create Healthier School Meals and Support Local Farmers in …

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• Published on November 17, 2015 - 15:58 GMT

  U.S., Ghana Announce Food for Progress Agreements to Increase Agricultural Productivity

  Release No. 0314.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   U.S., Ghana Announce Food for Progress Agreements to Increase Agricultural Productivity ACCRA, Ghana, Nov. 17, 2015 – Deputy Agriculture Secretary …

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• Published on November 16, 2015 - 19:26 GMT

  USDA Awards $18 Million for 1890 Land-Grant Universities Research, Education and Extension Activities

  Release No. 0313.15 Contact: Amanda Hils (202) 720-3359 Printable version Email this page   USDA Awards $18 Million for 1890 Land-Grant Universities Research, Education and Extension Activities WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

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• Published on November 13, 2015 - 16:35 GMT

  Agriculture Deputy Secretary Harden to Lead USDA Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Mission

  Release No. 0312.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Agriculture Deputy Secretary Harden to Lead USDA Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2015 – Leaders from five state departments of …

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• Published on November 10, 2015 - 17:51 GMT

  USDA Expands People's Garden Initiative to Sow Seeds for Community-Based Agriculture across the Country

  Release No. 0484.11 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Expands People's Garden Initiative to Sow Seeds for Community-Based Agriculture across the Country WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011–Agriculture …

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• Published on November 10, 2015 - 15:30 GMT

  Forest Service Report Highlights Restoration Progress Made Despite Growing Challenges

  Release No. 0311.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Forest Service Report Highlights Restoration Progress Made Despite Growing Challenges Agency Funding Fix Still Needed to Complete Necessary Work to Make …

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