Tag Archives: Vilsack

Farm Income Expected to Decline But Remain Second Highest in History

Posted on November 27, 2012 by tanya brown

U.S. farm income is expected to decline by nearly $4 billion from its all-time high in 2011, yet that number is still the second highest on record since the 1970’s, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s forecast is heartening. … Continue reading →

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A Tennessee Talker…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by tanya brown

By Murray Dale Watts and Kent Politsch, FSA Public Affairs Farmers and ranchers have plenty on their minds following a rollercoaster year that included historic levels of drought, extraordinary grain prices and an iffy harvest season without a Farm Bill … Continue reading →

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USDA Fulfills Goal of 1 Million Conservation Acres

Posted on October 9, 2012 by tanya brown

USDA has allocated 400,000 state acres to support conservation and restoration of wildlife and their habitats as part of the Conservation Reserve Program. The announcement, made by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Iowa, fulfills USDA’s commitment made … Continue reading →

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USDA Bends Rules on Conservation Programs to Help Farmers, Livestock Producers Weather Drought

Posted on July 23, 2012 by tanya brown

USDA announced additional steps to assist farmers and livestock producers suffering from one of the worst droughts seen in more than 70 years. During a media conference today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced changes to several conservation programs that will … Continue reading →

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New Designation Process Fast-Tracks Thousands of Counties into Disaster Status

Posted on July 11, 2012 by tanya brown

More than 1,000 counties across the United States will be labeled as primary natural disaster areas as of tomorrow, July 12, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, making this the largest single disaster announcement in USDA history. During a media … Continue reading →

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