USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses

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Up to $12.3 Million in Grants and $57.8 Million in Loan Guarantees Available In Rural Energy for America Program WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced…

Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that…

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

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Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources…

Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions

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…shortages. 13. The Department of Water Resources and the Water Board, in coordination with other state agencies, will provide appropriate assistance to public agencies or private water companies in establishing…

Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new report on scientific breakthroughs discovered by USDA researchers that led to new patents and inventions with the potential for commercial application and…

USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs

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2014 Funding Supports More than 60 Organizations; Applications Now Available for 2015 Export Development Programs WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department…