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Ann, thanks very much for that warm introduction. Ann Bartuska is a highly regarded member of our team at USDA and the Secretary and I value her leadership in the research, education and economics mission area. Thank you, Ann. It's an honor to be part of this conference and USDA once again is a...
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today provided highlights on how Florida can build local and regional food systems which encourage job creation and economic development while increasing access to affordable, fresh and local food. Deputy Secretary...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012--The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a useful tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail. The new map—jointly developed by USDA's...
Audio FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 25. 2012 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 – As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced improvements to a process announced last February to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. 2012 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and...
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 23, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it has awarded a research grant to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) to help reduce the occurrence and public health risks from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) along the entire beef production...
WASHINGTON, January 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA's...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012–Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding 26 grants for research, education and extension efforts that will help to inform science-based decision-making on water-related issues in communities...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA has approved a conditional commitment for a $25 million guaranteed loan to build a biorefinery plant with funding support from USDA's Biorefinery Assistance Program. The plant will be constructed by Fiberight...