Articles tagged under: Xochitl Torres Small
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…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…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,…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…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.…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…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,…Torres Small Nominated for USDA Rural Development Under Secretary
Published June 18, 2021
President Biden nominated Xochitl Torres Small as the Under Secretary of Rural Development at the USDA. Torres Small grew up in New Mexico. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives on the House Ag Committee. In a statement,…