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18 Nov 2011, 7:11 am
For instance, it will “improve healthcare and educational opportunities,” according to Obama’s Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. [read post]
15 Nov 2011, 9:00 pm
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for telephone utilities to build, expand and improve broadband in their rural service territories across 15 states.Vilsack stated that, "Today's funding will provide residents of these rural communities with high speed internet connections to improve healthcare and educational opportunities and connect to global markets. [read post]
10 Nov 2011, 7:06 am
Yesterday, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of 35 rural microdevelopment organizations for loans and grants to support rural business development, create jobs, and strengthen local communities.Vilsack stated that, "A strong rural America and a strong agricultural industry go hand in hand. [read post]
10 Nov 2011, 6:53 am
Today, in a press release, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after USDA released its final tally for agricultural exports in fiscal year 2011:"Thanks to the productivity of America's farmer, ranchers and producers, the American brand of agriculture is surging in popularity worldwide. [read post]
8 Nov 2011, 10:15 pm
AMES, IOWA – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding projects to harness wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power to reduce energy costs for farms and small business across rural America. [read post]
6 Nov 2011, 3:13 pm
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will also take part in the discussions to address key agricultural trade concerns.Vilsack stated that, "Thanks to the productivity of America's farmers, ranchers and producers, our trading partners in China recognize the United States as a reliable supplier of the highest-quality food and agricultural products. [read post]
3 Nov 2011, 10:54 am
That particular panel was created as part of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s commitment to “a new era of civil rights” at the agency. [read post]
2 Nov 2011, 8:58 am
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the year-long celebration of USDA's 150th anniversary in 2012. [read post]
31 Oct 2011, 10:00 pm
One of those submitting comments may be Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack because the proposed regulations are very embarrassing for him. [read post]
31 Oct 2011, 7:36 pm
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. [read post]
31 Oct 2011, 7:01 pm
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced payments for 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels.Vilsack stated that, "this funding will help local producers increase the production and availability of renewable energy and thus help our nation begin to reduce its reliance on foreign oil. [read post]
28 Oct 2011, 10:43 am
Attorney General Eric Holder and Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. [read post]
28 Oct 2011, 10:02 am
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding anaerobic digester projects in eight states to encourage renewable energy production, reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and farm-based pollution. [read post]
28 Oct 2011, 9:56 am
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack stated that he is not proposing the linking of conservation compliance with subsidized crop insurance, but he is confident that the farm bill will include some kind of regulatory leverage.Proposals to cut between $23 billion and $33 billion from the omnibus farm bill have been floated to the "supercommittee" of lawmakers making federal budget cuts. [read post]
26 Oct 2011, 7:04 am
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to travel to Vietnam and China in mid-November to help strengthen bilateral trade relations and support the American brand throughout the Asia Pacific region. [read post]
24 Oct 2011, 1:43 pm
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to the 84th National FFA Convention about the critical need to recruit and support the nation's next generation of farmers and ranchers.Vilsack stated that, "America's producers are the most productive and successful in the world - with a willingness to embrace change, new science and innovative technologies to fulfill the noble task of feeding a nation. [read post]
23 Oct 2011, 3:00 pm
Janie serves as Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and is also the Director of the new USDA Office of Tribal Relations within the Office of the Secretary. [read post]
17 Oct 2011, 6:34 pm
" Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also got in on the controversy, calling the speculation that the EPA would regulate farm dust a "myth. [read post]
17 Oct 2011, 2:23 pm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined First LadyMichelle Obama to honor schools taking part in USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge. [read post]
9 Oct 2011, 4:40 pm
" Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that the FTAs "will support tens of thousands of jobs and add billions of dollars in economic activity to our economy. [read post]
