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Published on January 12, 2015 - 15:40 GMT

More than Half of Nation's Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program

Release No. 0005.15 Contact: Kent Politsch 202-720-7163 Printable version Email this page More than Half of Nation's Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2015 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary …

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Published on January 9, 2015 - 18:17 GMT

Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Retirement of Dr. Janey Thornton

Release No. 0003.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Retirement of Dr. Janey Thornton WASHINGTON, January 9, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 16:26 GMT

USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils

Release No. 0001.15 Contact: Justin Fritscher (202) 375-0871 Printable version Email this page USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of …

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Published on December 30, 2014 - 19:28 GMT

STATEMENT

Release No. 0278.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page STATEMENT During the week of December 14, 2014, USDA confirmed two findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Washington State and …

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Published on December 22, 2014 - 18:52 GMT

Secretary Vilsack Appoints New Members to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

Release No. 0277.14 Contact: Richard J. McIntire (202) 720-9113 Congressional and Public Affairs Printable version Email this page Secretary Vilsack Appoints New Members to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, …

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Published on December 19, 2014 - 20:34 GMT

USDA Releases 2013 Annual Summary for Pesticide Data Program

Release No. 0276.14 Contact: Peter Wood (202) 720-6179 Printable version Email this page USDA Releases 2013 Annual Summary for Pesticide Data Program Report confirms that pesticide residues do not pose a safety concern for U.S. food WASHINGTON, December …

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Published on December 18, 2014 - 00:13 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Historic New Course for U.S.-Cuba Relations

Release No. 0275.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Historic New Course for U.S.-Cuba Relations WASHINGTON, December 17, 2014 - "Throughout history …

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Published on December 17, 2014 - 16:05 GMT

Highly Pathogenic H5 Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wild Birds in Washington H5N2 Found in Northern Pintail Ducks & H5N8 Found ...

Release No. 0273.14 Contact: APHIS Press Office: Joelle Hayden (301) 851-4040 Lyndsay Cole (970) 494-7410 USGS Press: Catherine Puckett (352) 377-2469 CDC Press: (404) 639-3286 Printable version Email this page Highly Pathogenic H5 Avian Influenza …

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Published on December 16, 2014 - 19:54 GMT

USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy

Release No. 0270.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy 2014 Farm Bill Program Generates Renewable Energy, Helps Reduce Forest Fire Threats …

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Published on December 16, 2014 - 16:27 GMT

Federal Agencies Support Virginia's Innovative Market-based Approach to Improving Water Quality in Chesapeake Bay

Release No. 0271.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page Federal Agencies Support Virginia's Innovative Market-based Approach to Improving Water Quality in Chesapeake Bay Virginia program to serve as model …

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Published on December 12, 2014 - 18:44 GMT

USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers

Release No. 0269.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers Free Basic Coverage Plans and Premium Discounts Available for …

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Published on December 11, 2014 - 16:17 GMT

USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule

Release No. 0268.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2014 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is …

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Published on December 11, 2014 - 15:14 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Retirement of Dr. Joe Glauber

Release No. 0267.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Departure of Dr. Joe Glauber WASHINGTON, December 11, 2014 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom …

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Published on December 8, 2014 - 19:41 GMT

USDA Announces 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum Speakers, Theme "Smart Agriculture in the 21st Century"

Release No. 0265.14 Contact: Brenda Chapin (202) 720-5447 Printable version Email this page USDA Announces 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum Speakers, Theme "Smart Agriculture in the 21st Century" WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 – The U.S. Department of …

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Published on December 5, 2014 - 19:02 GMT

USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015

Release No. 0264.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2014 – Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to …

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Published on December 4, 2014 - 16:29 GMT

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19

Release No. 0263.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19 Dairy producers urged to act now to protect their businesses against …

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Published on December 3, 2014 - 17:32 GMT

Obama Administration Selects 26 Communities to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion

Release No. 0262.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page Obama Administration Selects Communities to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion Local Foods, Local Places Initiative Encourages …

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Published on December 2, 2014 - 19:45 GMT

USDA Announces New Support to Help Schools Purchase More Food from Local Farmers

Release No. 0260.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Announces New Support to Help Schools Purchase More Food from Local Farmers Farm to School Grants Help Schools get Healthy Local Food, Strengthen …

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Published on November 24, 2014 - 17:27 GMT

USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers

Release No. 0258.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers 2014 Farm Bill Program Offers Producers in Over 40 …

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Published on November 24, 2014 - 16:17 GMT

Landmark Report Charts Path to Commercialization of Cellulosic Nanomaterials

Release No. 0257.14 Contact: Larry Chambers (202) 205-1005 Printable version Email this page Landmark Report Charts Path to Commercialization of Cellulosic Nanomaterials Potential to Improve Forest Health, Create Products, New Demand for Timber, and Jobs …

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