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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Katharine Ferguson was named Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary. Most recently, Ferguson served as Associate Director of the...

USDA Awards Funds to Expand and Accelerate Wood Energy and Wood Product Markets in 23 States

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2015 - Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the award of over $9 million to expand and accelerate wood energy and other wood product markets. The federal funds will leverage $22 million in investments from partners, resulting in a total investment of $31 million in...

USDA Awards Research Grants to Address the Impact of Climate Change on U.S. Agriculture Production

Des Moines, Iowa, April 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $6 million to 10 universities to study the effects of climate on agriculture production and develop strategies to provide farmers and ranchers...

Assistant Chief Information Officer

September 30, 2024

He has extensive knowledge in leading diverse workforces to oversee large cross functional projects with multiple Agencies, utilizing a balanced combination of superior project management skills, broad technical expertise, and outstanding business sense. He is also a leader in benchmarking, capacity planning, and cross-functional team collaboration with a proven track record to assess processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvement solutions at leverage points to enhance productivity.

Cedric Bragg, Assistant Chief Information Officer

Agriculture Secretary Appoints New National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Members

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) for the 2012-2014 term. Established in 1971, the 17-member NACMPI meets on food safety concerns and advises the...

Statement of Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s Signing of the Farm Bill

(Washington, D.C., December 20, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today celebrated President Trump’s signing of the 2018 Farm Bill and issued the following statement: “This is a great day for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers, as President Trump’s signature on this...

USDA Releases Updated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined more than 20 federal agencies to release its updated Climate Adaptation Plan and expand the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts. The...

Secretary Rollins Announces Sweeping Reforms to Protect National Forests and Boost Domestic Timber Production

(Washington, D.C., April 4, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a Secretarial Memo to establish an “Emergency Situation Determination” on 112,646,000 acres of National Forestry System (NFS) land. This Memo comes on the heels of President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order to...

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2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program

October 27, 2022

Program At A Glance Watch on Demand Thursday, February 23, 2023 8:00 - 10:15 a.m. Opening Session 8:00 - 8:10 a.m. Welcome: Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh 8:10 - 8:45 a.m. 2023 Agricultural Economic & Foreign Trade Outlook: USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer Background for the Chief Economist's...

Joint Statement of Secretary Perdue (U.S.), Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Canada) & Secretary Calzada (Mexico) Regarding Trilateral Agriculture Meetings in Savannah, Georgia

SAVANNAH, GA, June 20, 2017 – Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay; Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food Jose Calzada; and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement at the conclusion of...