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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding Animal Health and 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza

Response to Drudge Item on Recovery Act Funding

Transcript: Secretary Tom Vilsack Hosts News Conference Call with Reporters

USDA-DOE Make Available $4 Million For Biomass Genomics Research

The U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture (DOE and USDA) today announced $4 million for bio-based fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuels.

Johanns Announces Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Funding, Funds to Increase Renewable Energy Production, Promote Energy Saving

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the selection of 12 projects in Iowa, Kansas and Oregon to receive over $9 million in loan guarantees and grants to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eight Iowa recipients will receive more than $6 million.

USDA Designates Counties In Mississippi As Agricultural Disaster Areas

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today designated 31 counties in Mississippi as primary agricultural disaster areas, making certain farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA).

USDA, FDA, DHS and FBI Join States And Private Industry To Protect Nation's Food And Agriculture Supply From Agroterrorism

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a new collaboration with states and private industry to protect the nation's food supply from terrorist threats.

USDAs Significant Guidance Documents