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    $1.15 Billion in USDA Funds to be Allocated for Bringing High-Speed Internet to Rural Communities

    U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, on behalf of USDA, pledged his commitment this past Friday for $1.15 billion to be allocated for […]

    October 27, 2021
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    USDA Announces $100 Million in Loan Guarantees to Support Food Supply Chains

    To combat weaknesses in the food supply chain, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced $100 million in funding as part of the […]

    October 5, 2021
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    $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health and Nutrition Announced by USDA

    To address ongoing market challenges facing producers and supply chain disruption, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $3 billion investment on behalf […]

    September 30, 2021
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    Climate, COVID and Disaster Assistance; Secretary Vilsack Addresses Concerns in Recent Town Hall

    After six months on the job for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, there’s no shortage of issues remaining top-of-mind for U.S. […]

    September 8, 2021
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    USDA Announces $4 billion Investment to Improve U.S. Food Systems

    After a multitude of supply chain disruptions were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA has announced plans to invest more than […]

    June 10, 2021
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    Forecast for U.S. Exports Exceeds 2014’s Record by 8%

    This fiscal year’s U.S. export forecasts are projected at $11.7 billion — nearly 8% more than the 2014 record. High foreign demand […]

    May 28, 2021
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    USDA Calls for Expanded ‘Climate-Smart’ Ag Rewards for Farmers

    The Agriculture Department has new goals to secure financial incentives for farmers who participate in carbon-conservation practices according to their new climate […]

    May 24, 2021
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    Fed Creates Working Group to Seek Drought Solutions

    A day before this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor showed the advancement of drought conditions in parts of the western U.S. and northern […]

    April 23, 2021
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    Vilsack: More COVID-19 Relief Headed to Farms

    U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday a new package of funding for farmers and ranchers adversely affected by the COVID-19 […]

    March 25, 2021
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    Senator: Carbon Market Development Must Seek Farmer Input

    The carbon market — something likely to be a big growth area in agriculture in the coming years — must be attentive to […]

    March 24, 2021