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Articles tagged under: Xochitl Torres Small

Democratic Contenders for USDA Post

Published October 22, 2024

If Vice President Harris moves to the Oval Office, Politico said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack could remain in that role. Vilsack is already one of the longest-serving cabinet officials in decades, but has not ruled out the possibility. USDA Deputy…
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Keeping Farmers Connected

Published August 16, 2024

During the Senate Agriculture Appropriations field hearing, USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small cited broadband and connectivity as vital to the future of precision agriculture. “It is crucial in terms of collecting data, satellite imagery, and other components of more…
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Boosting Competition in Specialty Crops

Published November 9, 2023

In a Thursday briefing, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small highlighted USDA's support for the specialty crops sector. "We've launched a number of initiatives and programs to increase competition for producers of all sizes to boost market access for their…
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Reducing Red Tape

Published June 12, 2023

USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small spoke at the Midwest Agriculture Summit in West Fargo. Her agency is trying to simplify the application process. “Thankfully, we’ve got real partners in Congress who are asking us to help…
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Torres Small Faces Confirmation Hearing

Published May 11, 2023

The Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a confirmation hearing for USDA's deputy agriculture secretary nominee Xochital Torres Small. "My own roots are both rural and urban and we're all connected by land, resources and food."  Torres Small, who is the USDA…
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Torres Small Nominated for Deputy Ag Secretary Post

Published February 15, 2023

President Joe Biden has nominated Xochitl Torres Small to be the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Torres Small is currently the USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development and previously represented New Mexico in Congress. Torres Small succeeds Deputy Secretary Jewell Bronaugh,…
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USDA Under Secretary Comes to North Dakota

Published June 27, 2022

USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small is in North Dakota today. The USDA official will be at the North Dakota Farmers Union with Senator John Hoeven for a roundtable discussion on meat processing and cattle market competition…
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Short-Term and Long-Term Challenges Ahead for U.S. Energy

Published April 6, 2022

Lawmakers discussed geopolitical challenges during the House Agriculture Committee's hearing on the energy title of the farm bill. According to USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small, the Russia-Ukraine war highlights short and long-term challenges for U.S. energy.…
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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…
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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,…
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