Articles tagged under: Ag Secretary Vilsack
USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
Published April 17, 2024
During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. "We've seen very little restriction if you will. There's…Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
Published April 16, 2024
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. "We've made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we've…$1.5 Billion Available for Conservation
Published April 4, 2024
During a stop in Mankato, Minnesota, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $1.5 billion in Regional Conservation Partnership Program funds for this fiscal year. Proposals must be submitted to USDA by July 2. The RCPP is designed to…Vilsack Faces Ag Appropriations Subcommittee
Published March 22, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack faced the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Thursday, highlighting President Biden’s 2025 budget request. Topics addressed included using Commodity Credit Corporation funds, workforce issues, and government nutrition programs. Vilsack also said there are two ways for Congress…USDA Leader Remains Optimistic About Farm Finances
Published March 20, 2024
Earlier this year, USDA projected a 24 percent decline in annual net farm income. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack remains hopeful the situation will improve. "Oftentimes, that first projection is quite pessimistic and I'm hopeful that we'll see an uptick over the…Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
Published March 18, 2024
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. "We've thrown out a lot…Creating New Markets
Published March 1, 2024
In a Q&A session at this year's Commodity Classic, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the importance of a burgeoning biofuels market. "The question is how do you create a new industry that doesn't exist?" Secretary Vilsack went on to state…Vilsack ‘Confident’ About SAF Modeling
Published February 21, 2024
The biofuels business needs the Biden Administration to support the so-called GREET model to be eligible for tax credits to produce sustainable aviation fuel. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered encouraging news during the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego. "I…Vilsack Visits MN to Promote REAP
Published February 4, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in southeastern Minnesota Thursday to highlight USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. REAP helps farmers and rural small businesses implement renewable energy projects and upgrade energy efficiency. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Vilsack. “REAP allows…