Articles tagged under: Secretary Vilsack
NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
Published May 8, 2024
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. "October 1 comes and no budget, it's…New School Meal Standards Announced
Published April 24, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new rule for school meal standards. It emphasizes less sugar and sodium in school meals. "We continue to work with the dairy industry to provide options of flavored and unflavored milk, but with a…CCC Seen as an Option to Fund Farm Bill Priorities
Published April 18, 2024
In Tuesday's Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs. "I think if we could be a bit more creative about…Vilsack Addresses Farm Bill Questions
Published April 2, 2023
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before three congressional committees this past week. Vilsack said climate smart programs within the Inflation Reduction Act can make up for a loss in baseline funding. “Utilization of those resources can compliment and supplement what…