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Texas Tech Professor Guy Loneragan Appointed to National Committee on Food Microbiology

Cole Shooter — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:23:32 +0000

The committee provides impartial scientific advice to federal agencies to use in developing integrated food safety systems from farm to table and to ensure food safety in domestic and imported foods.

John Cornyn Mocks Meatless Mondays with Meat Monday

Allen Corbin — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:51:06 +0000

Two U.S. Senators mock the idea of “Meatless Monday” at the United States Department of Agriculture with “Meat Monday”.

USDA Announces Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption

Cole Shooter — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:40:22 +0000

450 projects have been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including 10 in Texas, that are focused on helping agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption and costs.

USDA Reminds Dairy Producers on Meeting MILC Requirements

Cole Shooter — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:48:15 +0000

The Milk Income Loss Contract program helps dairy producers when milk prices drop below a specific level.

Agriculture Exports Reach New Records for 2011

Cole Shooter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:57:58 +0000

“American agriculture continues to apply the latest in technology, and achieve a nearly unparalleled level of productivity,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA Announces Biomass/Biofuels Payment Program

Cole Shooter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:08:40 +0000

The Repowering Assistance Program provides funding to biorefineries that were working on or before June 18th, 2008.

Michelle Obama Announces New School Lunch Standards

Cole Shooter — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:05:52 +0000

The new meal requirements are part of the “Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act,” which was heavily supported by Ms. Obama.

USDA Accepting Applications for Rural Energy Efficient Projects

Cole Shooter — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:13:42 +0000

Last year, more than $1.8 million spanning 66 projects were funded across Texas through the REAP program.

USDA to Close 259 Offices, Other Facilities

Cole Shooter — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:47:54 +0000

The agency has not announced which offices are being closed, or which areas will be affected as of yet.

Rural Housing Improvement Grants Announced for Texas

Cole Shooter — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:34:47 +0000

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced his selection of recipients of the funding in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Monday.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Assistance Programs for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Wildfires

Cole Shooter — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:58:09 +0000

James Douglass, acting state executive director for Texas FSA elaborated, saying “Mother Nature has not been kind to Texas farmers and ranchers in 2011."