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USDA Citrus Disease Subcommittee Meets on FY 2015 Research Agenda, Budget Priorities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 - USDA is announcing that the Citrus Disease Subcommittee is meeting Dec. 9-10 in Lake Alfred, Fl., to consider and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 research agenda, budget, and annual priorities for the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program. This will...

Executive Director, Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS)

October 07, 2024

She also supports the Chief Scientist in building partnerships within the scientific community and developing and implementing and developing and implementing research security and scientific integrity policies. The Office of the Chief Scientist advises on the implementation of the Department’s research priorities, including agricultural systems and technology; precision nutrition and food quality and safety; agricultural economics to enhance farmer profitability; and expanding domestic markets for plant and animal products.

Katherine Sixt, Ph.D., Executive Director, Office of the Chief Scientist

Chief Information Security Officer

September 30, 2024

Previously, Mr. Brannum was the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for the Client Experience Center (CEC), responsible for delivering services and capabilities that support USDA personnel across the country and around the globe with the tools they need to deliver the mission. Mr. Brannum previously served as the Rural Development Assistant Chief Information Officer (ACIO). In this role, Mr. Brannum provided executive leadership to facilitate, modernize, and develop information technology resources to effectively support the RD Mission Area.

Anthony Brannum, Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for the Client Experience Center (CEC)

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $50 Million to Strengthen Forest Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs as part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making nearly $50 million in grant funding available for proposals that support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies and jobs in the...

Inflation Reduction Act Infrastructure

Obama Administration Officials Highlight USDA, NAVY Commitment to Energy Independence for Nation's Military

NORFOLK, Va., September 8, 2012 - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Energy for Navy Tom Hicks today toured the USS Monterey (CG 61) at the Naval Station Norfolk and highlighted the Obama Administration's commitment to energy independence for the Nation's...

Statement by Krysta L. Harden Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research

Chairman Davis, Ranking Member Del Bene, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to have the opportunity to address you today on the topic of the future of American farming and ranching. I am looking forward to hearing the testimony of my fellow witnesses and learning from their enthusiasm and...

USDA Awards Grants to Address Water Quality, Availability in Agriculture Communities

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced 21 grants totaling more than $10 million have been awarded to universities to support critical water problems in rural and agricultural watersheds across the...

Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that over 98.2 percent of producers have met the 2014 Farm Bill requirement to certify conservation compliance to qualify for crop insurance premium support payments. Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill provisions for...

Office of the General Counsel

August 12, 2024

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is an independent legal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). OGC provides legal advice and services to the Secretary of Agriculture and to all other officials and agencies of the Department with respect to all USDA programs and activities. All legal services are centralized within OGC and the General Counsel reports directly to the Secretary.

USDA Awards $300 Million to Diversify Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential...