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31 Jul 2014, 7:09 pm
Tom Vilsack, USDA secretary, said the new rule relies on “sound science to modernize food safety procedures and prevent thousands of illnesses a year. [read post]
31 Jul 2014, 2:12 pm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the rule a “longstanding effort” to “modernize our system” and said the agency is confident that it will result in safer food. [read post]
23 Jul 2014, 10:01 pm
Peter DeFazio (D-OR) are hoping that more members of Congress sign on to their letter to McCarthy and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging them not to approve Enlist Duo and 2,4-D-resistant crops. [read post]
15 Jul 2014, 10:01 pm
Department of Agriculture about shortages of food safety inspectors. [read post]
10 Jul 2014, 12:54 pm
In March, more than 100 organizations signed a letter to President Obama asking that the White House withdraw the proposed rule, and 68 members of Congress, including Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY), asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to do the same. [read post]
27 Jun 2014, 8:42 am
<> Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces the 2014 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants to Support Climate Resilience and Green Infrastructure - June 26, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the 2014 USDA Forest Service's National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge grant recipients. [read post]
10 Jun 2014, 8:27 am
<> C2ES examines options for a felexible, ambitious climate agreement - The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) new report examining options for the new international climate change agreement due next year in Paris: "Building Flexibility and Ambition into a 2015 Climate Agreement" <> USDA Announces Funding Availability for Biomass Crops for Energy - WASHINGTON, June 9, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom… [read post]
30 May 2014, 8:41 am
<> USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs - May 29, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. [read post]
28 May 2014, 10:01 pm
When Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee in March, he said that court decisions indicate that the agency does not have the authority to declare antibiotic-resistant Salmonella an adulterant. [read post]
27 May 2014, 10:05 pm
“The Agency is developing a performance standard for Campylobacter on chicken parts and plans to announce and request comment at the same time as the Salmonella performance standard,” wrote Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to U.S. [read post]
22 May 2014, 8:40 am
" <> New Pilot Program Offers Coverage for Fruits and Vegetables, Organic and Diversified Farms - May 21, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new risk management option that will be available for fruit and vegetable growers and producers with diversified farms. [read post]
20 May 2014, 8:49 am
Vitter: EPA's Cooling Water Rule Newest Attack on Base Load Power<> USDA Announces Availability of Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development - May 20, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is accepting applications for loans and grants to support community development projects, business expansion and job. . . [read post]
14 May 2014, 8:38 am
<> USDA Announces First Citrus Greening Funding Allocations and Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee - May 13, 2014 – United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $1.5 million in funding to expand bio-control efforts to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. . . [read post]
10 May 2014, 10:00 pm
Department of Agriculture. [read post]
6 May 2014, 8:42 am
<> USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses - May 5, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers for funding to make energy efficiency improvements. . . [read post]
2 May 2014, 8:43 am
., May 1, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are now being accepted for new, landmark conservation initiatives created by the 2014 Farm Bill. [read post]
10 Apr 2014, 10:19 pm
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. [read post]
2 Apr 2014, 10:03 pm
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave the Senate a similar response last week during a budget hearing with the Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. [read post]
25 Mar 2014, 8:35 am
<> USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Increased Opportunity for Producers as part of New Farm Bill - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced increased opportunity for producers as a result of the 2014 Farm Bill. [read post]
17 Mar 2014, 10:03 pm
Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday, asking him to suspend action on the proposed Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection rule, which is based on the HACCP-Based Inspection Models Project (HIMP). [read post]
