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May 14, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Vision for U.S. Organic Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 7, 2013 USDA Funds Major Research Initiatives to Study the Effects of Weather and Climatic Variability on Beef and Dairy Cattle Thomas Vilsack Madison, WI
May 6, 2013 USDA Announces Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 1, 2013 Value-Added Producer Grants Support Local Producers, Biobased Initiatives Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 29, 2013 Remarks by Secretary Tom Vilsack - G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
April 29, 2013 G-8 Open Data for Agriculture Conference Aims to Help Feed a Growing Population and Fulfill New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition Commitment Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 25, 2013 G-8 Ag Leaders Set to Meet and Open Data to the World Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 24, 2013 USDA and Dairy Producers Renew Agreement to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Sustainability of Dairy Production Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 22, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Disaster Assistance to Producers and Communities in 12 States Affected by Superstorm Sandy Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 4, 2013 Grants to Help Farms & Ranches Build Resilience to Drought Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 29, 2013 USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 29, 2013 USDA Announces New Conservation Collaboration with DuPont to Promote Sustainable Harvesting of Bio-based Feedstocks for Cellulosic Ethanol Thomas Vilsack Johnston, IA
March 26, 2013 Secretary Vilsack Launches USDA "StrikeForce" Initiative to Boost Rural Economic Growth and Opportunity Thomas Vilsack Columbia, SC
March 25, 2013 Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Must be Filed by MAY 1, 2013 Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 15, 2013 Remarks of Secretary Tom Vilsack at the Maine Medical Center Thomas Vilsack Portland, ME
March 14, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines USDA Efforts to Raise a Healthier Generation of Americans; Affirms Need for Generational Change Thomas Vilsack Portland, ME
March 11, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to lead U.S. Delegation at the G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 5, 2013 Hearing of the House Agriculture Committee - To Review the State of the Rural Economy Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 1, 2013 USDA to Simplify Guaranteed Farm Loans by Setting Thresholds on Interest Rates Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Feb. 25, 2013 Reminder: Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Must be Postmarked by March 25 Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Feb. 21, 2013 Keynote Address by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at 2013 USDA Ag Outlook Conference Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Feb. 21, 2013 Keynote Address by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at 2013 USDA Ag Outlook Conference Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Feb. 20, 2013 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: World Organization for Animal Health Recommends United States' BSE Risk Status Be Upgraded Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Feb. 5, 2013 Letter to Chairwoman Mikulski - Sequestration Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Jan. 28, 2013 U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announce Agreement to Further Open Japan's Market to U.S. Beef Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Jan. 14, 2013 Remarks of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to 94th Annual Meeting of the Farm Bureau Federation Thomas Vilsack Nashville, TN
Dec. 21, 2012 Letter to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts, McCaskill Keeps up Fight to Expand Missouri Energy Production John Kerry Washington, DC
July 13, 2012 Obama Administration Releases Report on Progress and Next Steps in Restoring the Everglades, Announces Additional $80 Million in Project Funding Thomas Vilsack Kissimmee, FL
July 12, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the House Agriculture Committee's Approval of the Food Farm and Jobs Bill Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 11, 2012 USDA Announces Streamlined Disaster Designation Process with Lower Emergency Loan Rates and Greater CRP Flexibility in Disaster Areas Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 11, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 6, 2012 Statement from United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 6, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the Codex Alimentarius Commission's Adoption of Standards for the Veterinary Drug Ractopamine Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 2, 2012 USDA Press Teleconference with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack; Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus; and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, Heather Zichal Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 30, 2012 Federal Wildland Fire-Fighting Agencies Further Strengthen Preparedness, Prevention in Advance of July 4th Holiday Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 28, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits OSU, Highlights Cancer-Fighting Research and 150 Years of Land Grant University Partnerships Thomas Vilsack Columbus, OH
June 27, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA, General Electric Efforts to Commercialize Renewable Jet Fuel for Ohio Aviation Industry, Creating Job Opportunities Across the State Thomas Vilsack Cincinnati, OH
June 26, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding to Support Business Growth, Create Jobs Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 25, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Consumption Thomas Vilsack Huntersville, NC
June 23, 2012 Secretary Vilsack Announces 23 New Water Quality Improvement Projects in Nine Mississippi River Basin States Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 21, 2012 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Authorizing Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for Russia Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 21, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Senate Approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 20, 2012 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act Of 2012 John Kerry Washington, DC
June 19, 2012 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act Of 2012 John Kerry Washington, DC
June 19, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in Support of Invitation to Mexico as a New TPP Negotiating Partner Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 18, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for a New Bio-Based Chemical Production Facility in Louisiana Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 15, 2012 Statement from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Today's Environmental Protection Agency Action allowing E15 to be Used by Model Year 2001 and Newer Passenger Vehicles Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 12, 2012 Agricultural Secretary Vilsack: Farm Exports Are Creating Jobs and Growing the Rural Economy Thomas Vilsack Des Moines, IA
June 11, 2012 Obama Administration Releases Report on America's Agricultural Economy and Announces Commitment to Invest over $2 Billion in Rural Small Businesses Pres. Barack Obama Washington, DC
June 8, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Obama Administration Efforts to Increase Access to Healthy Food Thomas Vilsack Chicago, IL
June 8, 2012 Secretary Tom Vilsack Commencement Remarks to Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 6, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Health and Safety, and Increase Educational Opportunities in Rural Communities Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 5, 2012 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Names Members of Planning Rule Advisory Group Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 5, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Proposed Designation of Twelve New Biobased Product Categories Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 4, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Intends to Appoint Socially-Disadvantaged Farmers as Voting Members of County Committees Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 4, 2012 Statement from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on June 3 Air Tanker Crash in Utah Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 1, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and USDA Celebrate National Homeownership Month Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 31, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Newest Forecast for U.S. Farm Exports Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 24, 2012 USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 23, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New and Expanded Access to Credit for America's Farmers and Ranchers Thomas Vilsack Richmond, VA
May 18, 2012 Remarks by the President at Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security Pres. Barack Obama Washington, DC
May 18, 2012 Blog: Secretary's Column: Decades of Partnership in Research Thomas Vilsack Unknown
May 16, 2012 Secretary Vilsack Highlights Importance of Agriculture Education and Research to America's Prosperity Thomas Vilsack State College, PA
May 15, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Celebrates USDA's 150th Year of Service, Highlights Ways the Every Day, Every Way' Department Works for American People Thomas Vilsack Unknown
May 15, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 9, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Job Creation Funding for 12 Projects in Nine States Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 7, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Addresses Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H Students on Importance of College Affordability Thomas Vilsack Unknown
May 4, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure and Make the 'Grid' More Reliable and Efficient Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 3, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Urges Petroleum Companies to Increase Adoption of American Made Renewable Energy Thomas Vilsack Oxford, NC
May 2, 2012 Agriculture Secretary and Colorado Governor Release Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule Thomas Vilsack Denver, CO
April 26, 2012 Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States Thomas Vilsack Unknown
April 26, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives to Create Jobs, Boost Local Economies Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 20, 2012 Blog: Secretary's Column: Healthy Markets for American Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
April 20, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Senate Agriculture Committee 2012 Farm Bill Mark Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 20, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Iowa Company to Promote Job Creation Through the Manufacturing of Biobased Products Thomas Vilsack Des Moines, IA
April 19, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Says Thank You to America's Farmers, Ranchers, and Rural Communities for Helping Strengthen Our Nation's Economy Thomas Vilsack Cedar Rapids, IA
April 18, 2012 USDA and Education Host White House Rural Council Meeting, Sign Interagency Agreement to Promote Career Pathways and Postsecondary Education Arne Duncan Unknown
April 18, 2012 USDA and Education Host White House Rural Council Meeting, Sign Interagency Agreement to Promote Career Pathways and Postsecondary Education Thomas Vilsack Unknown
April 18, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Madison Company to Promote Job-Creating Bioeconomy Thomas Vilsack Madison, WI
April 17, 2012 USDA Partners with Canada to Increase Use of Agroforestry Practices by Landowners Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 11, 2012 Blog: Celebrating USDA's 150 Years in Kansas Thomas Vilsack Unknown
April 10, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces BioPreferred Final Rule Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 3, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 30, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recipients for Energy Audits, and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 30, 2012 Cochran Stresses Importance of United States Department of Agriculture Catfish Inspection Program Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 29, 2012 Hearing of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - FY13 Budget Request of the Department of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
March 22, 2012 USDA and the District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution Team Up to Help the Columbia Heights Educational Campus Build a People's Garden Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 21, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Benefits of the Affordable Care Act to Rural Americans Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 20, 2012 Secretary Vilsack Releases Report Highlighting Obama Administration Accomplishments Supporting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Efforts Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 16, 2012 Blog: Secretary's Column: US-Korea Trade Agreement Big Boost for Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
March 16, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights New Job Creation Opportunities for Agriculture and Manufacturing through Development of Biobased Products Thomas Vilsack Cleveland, OH
March 16, 2012 Dingell Joins USDA to Announce Funds to Improve Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin Thomas Vilsack Dundee, MI
March 15, 2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S. - Korea Trade Agreement Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 12, 2012 Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on New WTO Dispute Against India's Prohibition on U.S. Poultry Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 9, 2012 Blog: Secretary's Column: A Thank You to American Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
March 9, 2012 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts Pres. Barack Obama Washington, DC
March 7, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure and Make the 'Grid' More Reliable and Efficient Thomas Vilsack San Diego, CA
March 2, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Conservation Reserve Program Initiative to Restore Grasslands, Wetlands and Wildlife Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
March 1, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Trade Mission to China with 40 U.S. Companies to Strengthen Business Ties Thomas Vilsack Ames, IA
Feb. 29, 2012 USDA Unveils the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC

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