Articles tagged under: Tom Vilsack
Bidn Offers Upbeat Supply Chain Assessment
Published December 23, 2021
In a meeting with his supply chain task force, President Joe Biden said a historic amount of goods is moving through the ports. "After working with our administration, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have nearly cut in…Ocean Carriers Asked to Help Container Issue
Published December 17, 2021
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are asking the world’s leading ocean carriers to help mitigate ag export disruptions. Ocean carriers are making fewer containers available for U.S. ag commodities, changing return dates and charging unfair fees.…Vilsack Stumps for Build Back Better Plan in Wisconsin
Published December 17, 2021
Due to the impasse within the Democratic caucus in the Senate, the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better proposal is on life support. While negotiations were happening on Capitol Hill, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was on a Wisconsin dairy farm Thursday…Keeping U.S. Wheat Competitive
Published December 16, 2021
Eighteen U.S. Senators sent a letter this week to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai asking them to pursue a WTO case against India’s domestic support of wheat production. The letter says American farmers are operating…Vilsack: EPA Understands the RFS Needs Stability
Published December 5, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters EPA Administrator Michael Regan understands the need for stability in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA is expected to release the latest Renewable Volume Obligations soon. According to Vilsack, it’s not only about RVOs,…Vilsack: Expanded Farm Bill Baseline a Benefit of Build Back Better
Published November 24, 2021
The Build Back Better plan includes funding for conservation programs. "The bill basically provides for a level of conservation investment we've never seen in the country's history," says Tom Vilsack, secretary, USDA. "It's so large that we anticipate when it's…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…What’s Included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Published November 7, 2021
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure package designates $110 billion for roads and bridges with $66 billion for rail improvements. There’s $65 billion included for high-speed internet investments. For agriculture, there's funding included for a biobased pilot program and updates to the…Vilsack: Diverse Agriculture Career Opportunities Available
Published November 1, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had a few things to say to the National FFA Convention attendees last week. Vilsack made virtual remarks, mostly focused on building careers in agriculture. "I know you all can lead the way to change and…