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WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 — Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced that America's students will see healthier and more nutritious foods in the cafeteria as they return to school this year. The new nutrition standards for school meals...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012-As the Obama Administration continues to support farmers and businesses impacted by the drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a two-month extension for emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, freeing up forage and feed for...

WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today urged livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchases...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $26 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) awarded by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to entities across the nation for projects that test and prove innovative approaches to conserving America...

WASHINGTON – August 22, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a loan guarantee to Chemtex International, Inc., (Chemtex), to construct a 20 million gallon per year cellulosic ethanol refinery in Sampson County in eastern North Carolina. The project, a first-of-its-kind commercial...

WASHINGTON, August 22, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients for grants and loans to help spur economic development and create or save jobs in six states. "This funding will help rural businesses obtain the financing they need to thrive, grow and create...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made a series of announcements that continue to underscore the Obama Administration's ongoing work to help farmers, ranchers and businesses impacted by the most severe drought in 50 years. The Secretary said the U.S. Department of...

WASHINGTON, August 21, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 16 recipients for grants to help spur economic development and create or save jobs in 17 states. "The funding I am announcing today will help rural businesses, entrepreneurs and tribal communities obtain...

WASHINGTON, August 20, 2012 -- As part of President Obama's initiative to fuel the economy and create jobs by promoting travel and tourism, the administration today announced a new design, improved navigation tools and expanded content for Recreation.Gov, the interagency website that guides visitors...

WASHINGTON, August 17, 2012 -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointments of 18 members of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, an advisory group they established in 2010 to advise them on wildlife conservation...