Johanns Announces Model Food Security Plans For Federal Establishments

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the availability of model food security plans and training that meat, poultry and egg processing plants can utilize to strengthen security measures and prevent potential acts of intentional contamination.

Joint USDA And DOI News Release: Confirmatory Avian Influenza Tests Complete On Ohio Duck Samples - New Public Notification Protocol Announced

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior today announced final test results, which confirm that no avian influenza virus was found in samples collected earlier this month from wild Northern pintail ducks in Ohio.

Transcriot of Tele-News Conference with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Merle Pierson Acting Administrator for the Food Safety and Inspection Service Barbara Masters

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

USDA-DOE Make Available $4 Million For Biomass Genomics Research

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture (DOE and USDA) today announced $4 million for bio-based fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuels.

Johanns Announces Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Funding, Funds to Increase Renewable Energy Production, Promote Energy Saving

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the selection of 12 projects in Iowa, Kansas and Oregon to receive over $9 million in loan guarantees and grants to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eight Iowa recipients will receive more than $6 million.

Johanns Announces $5.3 Million In Air Quality Grants

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced today that 11 educational institutions will be awarded $5.3 million to conduct air quality research that focuses on reducing emissions and odor levels due to agricultural operations.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding Animal Health and 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

USDA Announces Appointment of Mast as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the selection of Gary W. Mast as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). Mast succeeds Merlyn Carlson, who retired from the position on Jan. 5, 2007