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Food insecurity shot up last year with inflation and the end of pandemic-era aid, a new report says
1 year, 1 month ago

Food insecurity shot up last year with inflation and the end of pandemic-era aid, a new report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An estimated 17 million households reported problems finding enough food in 2022 — a sharp jump from 2021 when boosted government aid helped ease the pandemic-induced economic shutdown. Wednesday’s report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service also tracks families with “very low food security” — a condition it defines as families having to ration food consumption and where …

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Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health
1 year, 3 months ago

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature. “We think we can mitigate extreme heat incidents and events in many of the cities.” Separately, …

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Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeding agricultural producers and food businesses with millions of dollars in investment funds to improve markets, create and strengthen jobs, control food prices and improve nutrition, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday. “We’re here to underscore the important role that local and regional food systems play for American agriculture and farmers, and …

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Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities

Associated Press  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a media briefing on Monday. “This is …

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Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet
2 years, 1 month ago

Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Agriculture Department announced Thursday it is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet, part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu unveiled the grants during a visit to North …

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USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The federal government announced Tuesday a program that will provide $1.3 billion in debt relief for about 36,000 farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the farm loan relief program funded from $3.1 billion set aside in the Inflation Reduction Act allocated toward assisting distressed borrowers …

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USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The federal government announced …

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USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened
2 years, 10 months ago

USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy American wheat farmers will boost …

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Meat, farm workers to get $600 grants in new $700M aid plan
3 years, 3 months ago

Meat, farm workers to get $600 grants in new $700M aid plan

The Independent  

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US agency offers $307 million for rural water projects
3 years, 5 months ago

US agency offers $307 million for rural water projects

Associated Press  

OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue up to $307 million in grants and low-interest loans in an effort to modernize rural water infrastructure, officials announced Wednesday. “Every community needs safe, reliable and modern water and wastewater systems,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement ahead of a tour at the plant run by …

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Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. He proposed “building a rural economy based on biomanufacturing” and “turning agricultural waste into a variety of products.” Vilsack also pledged to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to “spur the industry” on biofuels. With systemic racial …

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The Latest: Biden’s picks point to their diverse backgrounds
4 years ago

The Latest: Biden’s picks point to their diverse backgrounds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden : 3:55 p.m. Several of the latest picks announced by President-elect Joe Biden are emphasizing the diversity of the backgrounds as they prepare to join an administration Biden has promised will reflect the varied experiences of Americans. She pledged to unsully an American dream she said “has become an empty promise, a …

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AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA
4 years ago

AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden made two key domestic policy picks Tuesday, selecting Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions. As news outlets started reporting Fudge’s selection as HUD secretary, she said on Capitol Hill …

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Biden Selects Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For Agriculture
4 years ago

Biden Selects Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For Agriculture

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions. Biden sees Fudge as a leading voice for working families and a longtime champion of affordable housing, infrastructure …

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Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA
4 years ago

Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA

NPR  

Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and former Iowa Gov. Biden chose Fudge because of her …

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Biden-Harris administration: Here’s who could serve in top roles
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden-Harris administration: Here’s who could serve in top roles

CNN  

Washington CNN — President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration. Adeyemo served during the Obama administration as the President’s senior international economic adviser, and also served as deputy national security adviser, deputy director of the National Economic Council, the first chief of staff of the Consumer Financial …

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