Agriculture secretary announces $89 million to finance expansion of meat processors
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Biden-Harris administration is set to invest $89 million to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors across the country.
Vilsack: 'Mexico is an important partner'
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture commented on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announcement about requesting technical consultations with Mexico.
USDA secretary on financial aid: 'These funds are yet another stepping stone in the long march toward justice'
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to address the discrimination applicants have faced when applying for loans through the department's farm lending programs.
Indiana Flower Farm works with NRCS to build high tunnel, extend growing season
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 16, 2023
Indiana Flower Farm works with NRCS to build high tunnel, extend growing season
Small: USDA honors ‘the 20 years of progress the BioPreferred Program has achieved’
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture marked the first National Biobased Products Day by celebrating sustainable initiatives within the federal government.
Cosby: 'We’re proud of what the National Water Quality Initiative has accomplished'
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on the National Water Quality Initiative through a 30-day comment period.
University of Arkansas professor awarded Agriculture Department grant to recruit underrepresented students
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 10, 2023
A University of Arkansas professor, Donna Graham, has received a $222,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to recruit underrepresented students, according to a news release.
Vilsack: USDA works 'to expedite and simplify the process' for rice farming program
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be providing up to $250 million in aid for rice farmers across the country as part of a new program expected to launch this spring.
National Chicken Council president: 'Overzealous and misguided regulations threaten to take chicken off the plate for millions'
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 3, 2023
Mike Brown, president of the National Chicken Council (NCC), recently provided testimony to the House Agriculture Committee on how chicken is a vital food source for many Americans but may soon be hard to access due to overly burdensome regulations facing the chicken industry.
Vilsack: 'Insightful report from the Equity Commission will be invaluable'
By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Equity Commission presented an interim report to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, which included 32 recommendations on how to remove barriers to inclusion and access.
Vilsack: 'USDA will continue to work tirelessly to give farmers and ranchers a fair chance'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 25, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to strengthen the food supply chain while also boosting the economy in rural communities and lowering prices at the grocery store.
Cosby: USDA uses 'collaboration and strategic investment' to fight climate change
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will invest more than $48.6 million through the Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership.
Functional Government Initiative sues FTC for price gouging investigation, says 'The Biden Administration appears to have weaponized the FTC'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 24, 2023
Peter McGinnis, a spokesman for the Functional Government Initiative (FGI), a nonpartisan organization promoting government transparency, said FGI is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), seeking transparency around the FTC's investigation into alleged price gouging in the meat industry.
Vilsack: Torres Small is an 'exemplary member of the USDA'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently made a statement on the nomination of Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the USDA deputy secretary.
Vilsack: Al Gore's 'participation in the summit underscores the critical role agriculture innovation plays'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced former Vice President Al Gore will be the opening keynote speaker at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit.
Vilsack: Cattle Contracts Library will create ‘a more level playing field for cattle producers’
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a special library to increase transparency for cattle producers by providing insight on key terms, conditions and volumes related to cattle contracting.
Vilsack: USDA committed to ‘keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential’ with school meals
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is improving school meals in the U.S. through various initiatives such as gradual updates to school meal standards and investing in small and rural school districts.
Vilsack: 'USDA is committed to creating a more level playing field for cattle producers'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently launched a pilot Cattle Contracts Library on the Agricultural Marketing Service website to increase market transparency for cattle producers.
Moore: 'We are pleased to continue supporting wood use ingenuity that helps our communities and forests'
By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 3, 2023
The U.S. Forest Service is accepting applications for $41 million in grants to support innovation and markets for wood products and renewable wood energy.
Agriculture Department names 20 scientists to dietary guidelines panel
By USDA Newswire Report | Jan 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that 20 nationally recognized scientists have been chosen to serve on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
