Vilsack Announces Energy Reform Programs
In a recent US Department of Agriculture report, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced new lines of funding for energy projects in 42 states, projects that represent a serious commitment…
Obama Names New Cabinet Officials
Shortly before holding the first Cabinet meeting of his second term, President Barack Obama named three new officials, nominating Ernes Moniz, Gina McCarthy, and Silvia Burwell as Secretary of Energy,…
Vilsack to Visit Biofuel Plant
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will attend the opening of a new biofuel production plant in Pennsylvania as part of his and the US Department of Agriculture’s ongoing commitment to…
Biofuel Debate Comes to Oregon
The debate over biofuel and organic agriculture is threatening to upset the agricultural balance in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, some farmers say, threatening the region’s crop production and jeopardizing organic farmers’…
Vilsack Defends Renewable Fuel Programs
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently defended renewable energy and renewable fuel programs, despite accusations that they are wasteful and unnecessary in the midst of a major drought. For the…
Vilsack Observes New Biofuel Production
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently visited Pennwood Farm in Berlin, Pennsylvania to get a firsthand glimpse of how farmers are turning manure into methane, allowing the farm to reduce…
USDA Funding State Energy Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending money to several states to help fund energy crop initiatives. The move is part of the USDA’s overall effort to support renewable energy…
USDA Funding State Energy Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending money to several states to help fund energy crop initiatives. The move is part of the USDA’s overall effort to support renewable energy…
House Committee Discusses Energy
The House Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry recently held hearings to discuss energy programs and their role in the upcoming farm bill, with supporters urging the House to reauthorize…
Energy Groups Praise Farm Bill Agreement
Energy and biofuels groups from across the country are praising the inclusion of significant biofuels subsidies in the upcoming farm bill, stating that their inclusion is a major step forward…