Publication: United States Department of Agriculture

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

New Video Demonstrates How to Cook Traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander Dishes in a Healthy Way

– To promote healthy eating among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and Chef Ming Tsai have teamed up to film a cooking demonstration in the White House kitchen featuring healthy and traditional Asian ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 17 2013]

Entities: Asian-Americans, Cristeta Comerford, US Department of Agriculture

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up

Landowners and Producers Can Now Enroll in Continuous CRP with General Sign-Up to FollowWASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 — Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 14 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, Erosion, Habitat

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season

Officials emphasize interagency partnership, public awareness as keys to protecting communities from wildfireBOISE, ID – May 13, 2013 – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 13 2013]

Entities: Wildfires, Tom Vilsack, Federal, National Interagency Fire Center

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

USDA Funds Major Research Initiatives to Study the Effects of Weather and Climatic Variability on Beef and Dairy Cattle

– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and Extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture aimed at the impacts of climate variability and change on dairy and beef cattle. ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 07 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Climate, Common Agricultural Policy

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

US Department of Agriculture

USDA's May 10, 2013, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report to Incorporate Some Changes

– The May 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 12 noon EDT, will present USDA's initial assessment of U.S. and world crop supply and demand prospects and U.S. prices for the 2013/14 marketing year. ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 07 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Brazil, Initial Assessment

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

USDA Announces New Rules to Fund Broadband Service in Unserved Rural Communities

- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new rules to better target Community Connect broadband grants to areas where they are needed the most. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 03 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Broadband, Tom Vilsack, Communities, USDA Rural Development

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Tom Vilsack

Value-Added Producer Grants Support Local Producers, Biobased Initiatives

Tribes, Biomass Producers, Regional Food Systems to BenefitWASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 110 grants to agricultural producers and rural businesses that will help create jobs and develop new ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 01 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, USDA Rural Development, Tribe

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Promoting Water Quality Projects in 32 States

– As part of USDA's Earth Day celebration, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects that will improve water and wastewater services for rural Americans and benefit the environment across the country. The United States Department ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Earth Day, USDA Rural Development

First reported Apr 17 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 2 reports

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Honor Efforts of Urban Forestry Partners

"Million Trees L.A." Initiative Revitalizes Urban Forestry in Los Angeles, Creates 1,000 JobsLOS ANGELES, April 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today at an event celebrating the leadership and ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - Apr 17 2013]

Entities: Antonio Villaraigosa, Tom Vilsack, Los Angeles, Agriculture

First reported Apr 12 2013 - Updated Apr 12 2013 - 1 reports

USDA Calls on Communities to Help Fill the Summer Meal Gap; Ensure Children Have Access to Healthy Food Year Round

– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today called on communities across the country to partner with USDA's summer meals program to ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out. During a roundtable with Josh Wachs, Chief Strategy Officer for Share ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - Apr 12 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, Nutrition, Communities

First reported Apr 09 2013 - Updated Apr 09 2013 - 1 reports

Statements on Departure of Under Secretary Harris Sherman from USDA

– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Harris Sherman today made the following statements on Under Secretary Sherman's departure from USDA:Statement from Under Secretary Harris Sherman"After four years of having the privilege ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - Apr 09 2013]

Entities: US Department of Agriculture, Landholder, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tom Vilsack

First reported Jan 15 2013 - Updated Jan 15 2013 - 2 reports

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Continuing His Service in the Obama Administration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today regarding the announcement that he will continue his service in the Obama Administration."President Obama and I share a deep appreciation for rural America ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - Jan 15 2013]

Entities: Tom Vilsack, Obama Administration, Agriculture

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Executive Director Kiran Ahuja stated, "It is critical that AAPI communities are able to access federal resources in a culturally meaningful way. AAPIs suffer disproportionately from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and healthier eating can be part of the way to address this issue."

New Video Demonstrates How to Cook Traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander Dishes in a He ... [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 17 2013]

...enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make cost-effective offers," said Vilsack. "CRP is an important program for protecting environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustainability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. Through the voluntary participation of our farmers and ranchers, CRP helps us to protect our natural resources, preserve wildlife habitat and bring good paying jobs to rural America related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation."

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 14 2013]

...wildlands, it means the loss of our homes, businesses, personal possessions, and all too often, lives," said U S Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell. "As the men and women of our nation's firefighting forces prepare for this year's wildfire season, they need your help. By taking simple fire prevention steps, you will not only protect yourself and your families, but also the firefighters who put their lives in harm's way to fight wildfires. Remember, fire is everyone's fight."

Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season [Published United States Department of Agriculture - May 13 2013]

...tools available to accurately measure and respond to the effects of climate on beef and dairy production," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Farmers and ranchers need sound, science-based information and solutions to help them make management decisions that will sustain their productivity and keep their operations economically viable."

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