Articles tagged under: Robert Bonnie
USDA Team Slowly Coming Together
Published November 22, 2021
The Senate confirmed USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie last week. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the USDA team is coming together, but more confirmations are needed. "We're excited about the team we've put together at USDA. Under Secretary Torres…Bonnie Confirmed
Published November 16, 2021
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert Bonnie as USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Bonnie has been serving as USDA’s deputy chief of staff and senior advisor for climate.Senate Ag Committee Moves Natural Resources Nominee Forward
Published September 26, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved Homer Wilkes' nomination to be the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Now, the nomination will be considered by the full Senate. The USDA is waiting on other key positions to be confirmed by…USDA’s Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture
Published September 23, 2021
Last Tuesday, National Farmers Union members met virtually with USDA leaders as part of their fly-in. According to USDA’s Senior Advisor for Climate Robert Bonnie, the agency is trying to approach climate solutions in ways that can actually be used…Senate Ag Committee to Vote on USDA Nominees Today
Published August 10, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on two USDA nominees later today. The nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development Xochitil Torres Small and the Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. Once approved through…Senate Ag Committee Considers Two USDA Nominations
Published August 1, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee considered the nominations of two USDA officials last week. Xochitl Torres Small, the nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary of Rural Development, and Robert Bonnie, the nominee for Under Secretary of Ag for Farm Production and Conservation,…USDA Nominations Moving Through the Senate
Published July 26, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote this evening on the nomination of Jennifer Moffitt to be the USDA Undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. On Thursday, that same committee will hold confirmation hearings for Robert Bonnie and Xochit Torres Small.…Peterson: Bonnie Will Do Well in the New Role
Published April 19, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks Robert Bonnie will do well as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Peterson worked with Bonnie in the Obama Administration. "We thought he was knowledgeable, very easy to work…Bonnie Nominated As USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation
Published April 16, 2021
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Robert Bonnie as the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Bonnie is the current USDA Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Climate Advisor. Bonnie was a senior advisor to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack during…