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Secretary Vilsack Convenes State Agriculture Leaders from the Colorado River Basin as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Comprehensive Approach to Address Unprecedented Drought in the Region
USDA Highlights Resources and Programs Available to Producers Impacted by Drought in the Colorado River Basin Denver, Colorado, March 23, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today met with the…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Upcoming Changes to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Wheat Tables
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 – Starting with the May 12, 2023, release (issue No. 636), the following change will be made to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE)…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Kenneth Walker, Assistant Chief for…
Read MoreUSDA Announces New Investments in School Meals to Support Healthy Kids
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants…
Read MoreStatement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in celebration of the annual National Agriculture Day: “On this 50th National Ag Day, we recognize…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $200M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Reduce Wildfire Risk to Communities across State, Private and Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $197 million in 100 project proposals benefiting 22 states…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for…
Read MoreWage Gap Narrows amid Demand for Blue-Collar Workers
February 2023 Agricultural Options Review
USDA Highlights Disaster Assistance Available to Florida Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Polk County, Florida, March 10, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday visited a citrus grove in Polk County, Florida to survey the impact of Hurricane Ian and meet with…
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