WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Hong Kong. “This is great news for American ranchers and beef companies,” said Vilsack. “Hong Kong […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2014 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture today finalized changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to further improve the nutrition and health of the nation's low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children.
Washington — Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O’Brien announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs.
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined a series of actions by the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conserve the old-growth forests of the Tongass National Forest.