Articles tagged under: Tom Vilsack
Ag Secretary Vilsack Responds to USDA COVID Relief Lawsuits
Published May 5, 2021
At the end of April, two lawsuits were filed focusing on the socially disadvantaged farmer proposal included in the Biden administration’s latest round of COVID relief. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack responded to those lawsuits on Wednesday. "I have to take…Vilsack and Regan Meet With Iowa Farmers
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan hosted a roundtable meeting on an Iowa farm Tuesday. National Biodiesel Board Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik appreciated Regan’s visit to the Midwest to meet with farmers. "If there…Vilsack: EPA Acknowledges Biofuel’s Role in Climate
Published April 29, 2021
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilasck, EPA Administrator Michael Regan talked about the importance of biofuels in a Cabinet meeting on climate last week. "Regan recognized the research is clear biofuels are better in terms of greenhouse gas emissions than…Lawmakers Ask For the Return of USDA’s Food Box Program
Published April 21, 2021
A group of lawmakers is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reconsider his decision to cancel the Farmers to Families Food Box program. The program provided fresh produce, dairy and meat products during the pandemic. This coalition says it also…Vilsack Outlines Discretionary Budget Needs in House Hearing
Published April 14, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a case for the USDA's Fiscal Year 2022 discretionary budget on Wednesday, testifying in front of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. Climate change, addressing systemic racism, nutrition and resiliency in agriculture are four big…RRFN Exclusive: Vilsack Offers View on Post-Pandemic Economy
Published April 6, 2021
It has been just over 40 days since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack returned to USDA. In that timeframe, three major plans influencing American agriculture have come out; Pandemic Assistance for Producers, the American Rescue Plan and the American Jobs Plan.…Vilsack Seeks More Participation in CRP
Published March 29, 2021
During a National Press Club event, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is looking for ways to encourage more participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. Responding to a question about climate change, Vilsack said wants to work with states and…House Ag Committee Hearing Highlights Diversity Needs at USDA
Published March 25, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the state of black farmers in the U.S. on Thursday. In an opening statement, Committee Chairman David Scott said the hearing is a very public way to address the deep mistrust farmers of color feel…Supply Chain and Biofuels COVID Relief Still Being Developed
Published March 24, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says putting together the COVID-19 relief initiative wasn’t easy. "It took us a bit of time to get our arms around the need, how much resources are available and try to put together a comprehensive plan,"…