Issue 1 (pdf) - Full Version (68 KB)
In budget preview--President seeks record food safety, WIC spending
U.S. –Mexico avoid chicken tariff dispute
Forest Service, fire fighters to train together
Veneman releases USDA midterm review

Issue 2 (pdf) - Full Version (190 KB)
President proposes $74 billion USDA budget
USDA mourns the passing of Secretary Lyng
USDA assists in search for Shuttle debris
Farm Bill implementation news
Budget Highlights

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At Outlook Forum— Veneman Outlines Key Priorities for Agriculture
Veneman jumpstarts disaster aid process
Veneman keynotes White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference
USDA mourns passing of Secretary Orville Freeman

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Veneman says U.S. agriculture will help feed Iraq
Veneman urges extra precaution during heightened alert status
President’s plan means savings for farm families

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Veneman Makes Earth Day Announcements
President’s Tax Package Benefits Farm Families
Veneman takes action to ease effects of drought
Supporting President Bush’s HealthierUS Initiative

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Veneman: USDA will reward conservation and forest practices that reduce greenhouse gases
President signs tax cuts into law
President’s HFI clears House of Representatives
U.S.-cooperating countries file WTO case against EU

For Ag Notes Volume 2 (2002)