Background: USDA funds are provided to researchers to address national problems and needs related to agriculture, the environment, human health and well being, and communities.

• USDA Awards $1.8 Billion in Electric Loans (Oct 23, 2008)
• USDA Awards $974,000 to Research the Economics of Combating Invasive Pests (Oct 8, 2008)
• USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research (Oct 8, 2008)
• USDA Awards $1.3 Billion in Electric Loans (Oct 2, 2008)
• USDA Awards More Than $13 Million to Improve Food Safety Through Research, Education and Extension (Oct 1, 2008)
• USDA Awards $18 Million To States For Outstanding Customer Service In Nutrition Aid (Sept 26, 2008)
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