Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities. “Small businesses…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a new report that shows the U.S. biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and American jobs. He also announced…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services. USDA is making the grants…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…4.0 throughout her high school career. Gaston Ruben Aganza, a senior at Mendota High School. Mr. Aganza plans to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to pursue a degree in…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
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
…to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), an agency within the Department of Commerce, regarding the potential effects on winter-run Chinook salmon of reoperating Trinity Reservoir violated section…
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…