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Question by Tina: Why is the USDA important? For my government class, we each got assigned a department in the executive branch and i got the United States Department of Agriculture. We have to prove why our department is important so it doesn’t get cut, what are some of the programs that the USDA offers? Thank you. Best answer: Answer by runningwitszrsWith the world population growing exponentially, and the amount of arable land going down as we build buildings and themeparks, etc, now more than ever, agriculture is important not just to America, but to the world. Getting rid of the USDA would add to the nightmare that is overpopulation. Add your own answer in the…. Click here to Read More

USDA names Tri-county natural disaster area The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Henderson, Union and nine other Kentucky counties as primary natural disaster areas because of losses caused by severe storms, excessive rainfall and severe flooding since April 17, the USDA announced Wednesday. Read more on Evansville Courier &…. Click here to Read More

USDA Official Visits Los Angeles WIC Clinic to Highlight New Provisions in Child Nutrition Reauthorization LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2011 – Today, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon toured a local Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) clinic and highlight the impact of recent legislation reauthorizing the program. Read more on…. Click here to Read More

USDA announces dates for sorghum referendum The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized procedures for the upcoming referendum on the continuation of the sorghum check off program and has announced the dates it will be conduced. Read more on Logan Herald-Observer & Woodbine…. Click here to Read More

USDA And HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines To Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices And Confront Obesity Epidemic Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and … Read more on…. Click here to Read More

USDA proposes major changes to school lunch guidelines Lunchroom classics like Tater Tots and chocolate milk may fall victim to whole-wheat pasta and leafy greens under proposed changes released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture . Read more on Dallas Morning…. Click here to Read More

USDA National Grain Review ST. JOSEPH – Nov 26/10 – SNS — The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Nov 26. WEEKLY NATIONAL GRAIN MARKET REVIEW Compared to last week, grain and soybean bids were higher on a short holiday week. Read more on Ag…. Click here to Read More

USDA forecasts soybean record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aided by mild and dry conditions in October, U.S. soybean growers are forecast to set a new production record this year, according to the Crop Production Report, released Nov. 9 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Read more on Bureau County…. Click here to Read More

USDA Official Speaks at Healthy Students, Healthy Schools Fuel Up to Play 60 Event LOTHIAN, Md., Sept. 2, 2010 – USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today met with students and staff at Southern Middle School to applaud their participation in Fuel Up to Play 60, an initiative that promotes better nutrition and increased physical activity. Read more on…. Click here to Read More