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USDA Announces Funding for Projects to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability
2013-05-01 19:33:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states to provide reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents. read more
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USDA Temporarily Waives Certain Provisions Under The Refined Sugar Re-Export Program
2013-04-30 10:00:00| Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
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USDA Launches Data Sharing Initiative
2013-04-29 16:08:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with Bill Gates, and U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park, today kicked off a two-day international open data conference, saying that data “is among the most important commodities in agriculture” and sharing it openly increases its value. read more
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USDA Criticized for Budget Proposals
2013-04-29 15:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: National Pork Producers Council The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a series of hearings this past week on budget requests for agricultural agencies. read more
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Food stamps pay for billions in junk food, but USDA won't say how much
2013-04-28 01:35:24| Beverages - Topix.net
Food stamp participation is at an all-time high, costing taxpayers $80 billion in 2012 alone, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture refuses to make public how much of that money pays for junk food.
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