Articles tagged under: Tom Vilsack
Vilsack Responds
Published September 15, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the tentative agreement between rail companies and union leaders is "a win for American workers, farmers, ranchers and consumers." Rail workers will receive more pay and an enhanced benefit package. Rail movement will continue. "As…Vilsack Praises NFU During Fly-In
Published September 14, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the National Farmers Union, describing the organization as “the architect and designer” of the work being done at USDA. During the NFU Washington, D.C. Fly-In, Justice Department officials highlighted the work of its antitrust division.…Boozman Asks USDA to Focus on its Mission, Not Politics
Published September 8, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is blasting USDA, saying it is paying more attention to the Biden Administration’s political goals than its day-to-day responsibilities. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Boozman cited USDA’s failed launch…A Sneak Peek: USDA Support for Climate Smart Funding
Published August 31, 2022
Climate-smart agriculture is front-and-center at the USDA. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told attendees at the Farm Progress Show USDA initially planned to use $1 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to invest in climate-smart pilot projects. "We asked farmers, agribusinesses…New Organic Transition Initiative Announced
Published August 26, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced details of USDA’s $300 million investment in the new Organic Transition Initiative. "We know that we need more market opportunities for organic producers and one of the first steps we took was to reduce…House Passes Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden to Sign
Published August 15, 2022
As expected, the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Friday. It was another party line vote with all 220 Democrats voting in favor of the legislation. The $430 billion spending bill includes money for renewable energy, climate…Inflation Blamed on ‘Putin’s War’
Published June 27, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared a recorded message during the South Dakota Governor's Ag Conference."The single biggest driver of inflation now is Putin's war again Ukraine." Vilsack said USDA is taking efforts to address input costs. "We're making it easier…Vilsack Meets with United Nations Officials in NYC
Published June 17, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in New York City this past week to discuss global food security at the United Nations. Vilsack said the world’s awareness of global food security is increasing due to supply chain disruptions, climate and Russia’s…USDA Unveils Plan to “Transform the U.S. Food System”
Published June 1, 2022
A $2.6 billion framework USDA released on Wednesday outlines a focus on four elements of the food system. "The food system transformation that needs to take place has to be comprehensive, touching on all elements. I believe there are four…