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Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: Atlanta 4, New York Mets 1 (10 innings)

Chris Johnson hit a three-run home run in the top of the 10th inning Wednesday, boosting the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 win over the New York Mets.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

United States to develop biofuels

The U.S. Energy and Agriculture departments will work to develop biofuels.

Science News // 1 decade ago

U.S. announces 'Biofuels Action Plan'

U.S. government officials have released the National Biofuels Action Plan, an interagency plan to accelerate development of a sustainable biofuels industry.

Top News // 1 decade ago

USDA awards $35M for energy projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $35 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, the department announced Wednesday.

Science News // 1 decade ago

USDA awards $6.9M for energy projects

The U.S. Agriculture Department Tuesday said it released $6.9 million in loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Science News // 1 decade ago

USDA awards $4.1M to study bee disease

The University of Georgia will get a $4.1 million grant to study diseases affecting the bee population, U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Ed Schafer said.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Ag funds available for conservation moves

More than $200 million for two voluntary conservation programs will be available to farmers and ranchers, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

U.S. threatens to ban premium Italian wine

Italy's most expensive wine may be banned from the United States because of claims that some of it is made with cheaper grapes mixed in.

Top News // 1 decade ago

U.S. to outline strategy for food crisis

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says he will outline a three-part, long-term strategy to fight rising food prices during next week's summit in Rome.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Biofuels win big bucks from new farm bill

The farm bill passed last week by Congress, and promised a veto this week by President Bush, gives a big boost to the renewable fuels industry.

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Federal leadership can provide the vision for research, industry and citizens to understand how the nation will become less dependent on foreign oil and create strong rural economies
U.S. announces 'Biofuels Action Plan' Oct 07, 2008

America is a world leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency
USDA awards $35M for energy projects Aug 27, 2008

To maintain consumer confidence in the food supply, eliminate further misunderstanding of the rule and, ultimately, to make a positive impact on the humane handling of cattle, I believe it is sound policy to simplify this matter by initiating a complete ban on the slaughter of downer cattle
USDA proposes new downer cattle regulation Aug 27, 2008

The Bush administration is committed to providing more energy from within our nation's borders, and these loan and grant combinations announced today will help accomplish this important goal
USDA awards $6.9M for energy projects Jul 22, 2008

Bees are an extremely valuable contributor to the overall productivity of American agriculture, but invasive pests, diseases and environmental stresses are putting U.S. bees at serious risk
USDA awards $4.1M to study bee disease Jul 17, 2008

Edward Thomas "Ed" Schafer (born August 8, 1946) served as the 29th United States Secretary of Agriculture from 2008 to 2009. He also served as the Governor of North Dakota from 1992 to 2000.

Schafer was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, and is the son of businessman Harold Schafer. His sister, Pam Schafer, was the first wife of Democratic-NPL U.S. Senator Kent Conrad.

His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. Following graduation, he went to work at the Gold Seal Company, a North Dakota-based manufacturing company owned by his father, eventually serving as company president from 1978 to 1985.

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