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20 Dec 2017
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2017 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued national program guidance that gives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state operators new flexibility to make their operations more efficient while improving customer service.
18 Dec 2017
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2017 -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 13 individuals to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Members newly appointed to serve three-year terms are:
Ernesto Chamberlain, Nogales, Ariz.
Christian Murillo, Nogales, Ariz.
Dan O’Connor, Pompano Beach, Fla.
Chadelle Robinson, L...
7 Mar 2017
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2017 — Acting Agriculture Secretary Mike Young today issued the following statement:
28 Feb 2017
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2017 – Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is making loans to electric cooperatives that will help continue to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity to rural residents, business and institutions in nine states.
27 Feb 2017
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2017 – Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is awarding $19.3 million in loans to provide broadband in rural portions of Illinois and Oklahoma.