U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
Following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 29, 2015, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced that all 50 states, the Commonwealth…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
…different way to fund fire,” said Vilsack. With his visit to Wyoming, Secretary Vilsack has visited all 50 states in his official capacity since he became Agriculture Secretary in 2009….
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement during a…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…7 of the ESA. In December 2000, former Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt signed a record of decision that prescribed flow criteria for the Trinity River. These criteria were…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced above average fire activity projections for the upcoming 2015 fire wildfire season. To view the National…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “It is important for county committees to reflect…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents. The grants are being provided through USDA…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…“This webinar is a great opportunity to directly engage with our partners,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Our goal is to leverage available federal funding and produce more high-performing, on-the-ground…
USDA Has Many Programs to Help Biofuels Industry
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the new program to get more gas stations to sell higher ethanol blends of gas is only one part of a comprehensive effort to…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s third quarter Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade. “The strong pace of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. “These grants will…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of Trade Promotion Authority legislation: “Today the Senate helped move America closer to securing responsible agreements that…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…in other USDA programs. “USDA is making every effort possible to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We’ve deployed a variety…