Opening Statement of Thomas J. Vilsack Before the House Committee on Agriculture – Remarks as Prepared
25 March 2021, Washington: When I testified in front of the Senate for my confirmation hearing a few months ago,
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on D.C. Circuit Court’s Decision Regarding ABAWDs Rule
24 March 2021, Washington: Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision to allow USDA to withdraw
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USDA Awards Over $11.5 Million to Help Small and Mid-Sized Farms on National Ag Day
23 March 2021, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure
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The World Food Prize Foundation laureates from across the globe write to Biden-Harris Administration
18 March 2021, USA: Even pre-COVID-19, hunger was on the rise, climate emissions in part driven by the food system
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
06 March 2021, Washington: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan
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Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
03 March 2021, Washington: The COVID-19 public health and economic crisis is bigger than any other we’ve seen in our
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
22 February Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions
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Statement on Change to Definition of ‘Agricultural Products’ in Reporting Trade Data
19 February 2021, Washington: USDA and the Department of Commerce decided in December 2020 to change the way they define “agricultural products” when
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Leadership in Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area
19 February 2021, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary
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USDA Ready to Assist Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Winter Storms
17 February 2021, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by
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