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USDA Preserves $4 Billion in Agricultural Exports in 2012 by Knocking Down Barriers to Trade

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resolved dozens of export issues in 2012, freeing up an estimated $4 billion in U.S. agricultural and forestry exports and protecting roughly 30,000 American jobs in the process. The work is highlighted on Performance.gov, a resource for demonstrating how the Obama Administration is improving performance and accountability for the American people and businesses.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Expansion of Refinancing Program to Help More Rural Homeowners

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is adding 15 more states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to a pilot program that enables current USDA home loan borrowers to save money on housing costs by refinancing their mortgages with lower interest rates. USDA Housing Administrator Tammye Treviño made the announcement on behalf of Secretary Vilsack.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Signs Regulation Confirming "Government to Government" Consultation with Tribes