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

Response to Drudge Item on Recovery Act Funding

Transcript: Secretary Tom Vilsack Hosts News Conference Call with Reporters

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

USDA-DOE Make Available $4 Million For Biomass Genomics Research
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 $5.3 Million In Air Quality Grants
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.

USDA, FDA, DHS and FBI Join States And Private Industry To Protect Nation's Food And Agriculture Supply From Agroterrorism
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a new collaboration with states and private industry to protect the nation's food supply from terrorist threats.

Strengthening Medicare: A Framework to Modernize and Improve Medicare
President Bush wants Seniors And Americans with disabilities to know about new Medicare benefits.