Articles tagged under: Tom Vilsack
A Warm Welcome Back
Published October 27, 2021
More than 51,000 FFA members and guests received a warm welcome from the National FFA Officer team during the opening general session of convention this week. "Welcome back to Indianapolis, y'all," said Doster Harper, retiring National FFA President. "After two…North America Advocated as Global Leader for Climate-Smart Ag
Published October 24, 2021
Agriculture secretaries from the U.S., Mexico and Canada met in Iowa ahead of the World Food Prize announcement on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promoted climate-smart agriculture. "We in the U.S. just launched our strategic plan in regards to climate…Mexico Promises to Not Limit U.S. GMO Corn Imports
Published October 21, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Iowa for a meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and to attend the World Food Prize event. Following a meeting on Wednesday, Mexico’s agriculture minister said the country would not limit the imports of…USDA to Help with Supply Chain Issues
Published October 15, 2021
The Biden administration is working on addressing supply chain disruptions, including agriculture. The Port of Los Angeles will be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network this is…Vilsack Meeting with Mexico Ag Leader Next Week
Published October 14, 2021
Next week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will be traveling to Iowa for the World Food Prize award ceremony. During that time, Vilsack will also be hosting bilateral trade meetings with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture.Ag Committee Takes Closer Look at Livestock Industry
Published October 8, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee considered the state of the livestock industry in a hearing on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified about the importance of creating a resilient and efficient meat processing system, supporting smaller processors and expanding capacity. "There's…Expanding Disaster Relief
Published October 5, 2021
There’s $10 billion available for the USDA to help farmers and ranchers going through weather-related disasters. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tells the Red River Farm Network the USDA is taking a close look at the expansion of the WHIP+ program.…Vilsack Outlines USDA’s Focus in Climate Smart Ag
Published September 29, 2021
USDA is investing in pilot projects that promote and monitor the benefits of climate-smart conservation practices. The agency is seeking public input on the design of the new initiative, taking comments through the Federal Register by November 1. "We need…FSA State Directors to Be Named October/November
Published September 21, 2021
When Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the National Farmers Union for their virtual fly-in, he addressed the status of the Farm Service Agency's state appointments. Vilsack told attendees "within 30 days we'll likely be getting more information on the…