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Vilsack Interviewed by Boozman and Senate Ag Committee

Former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is poised to be approved by the U.S. Senate to again serve as Secretary of Agriculture in the Biden Administratrion. On Wednesday, February 2nd, Vilsack was interviewed by Senator Boozman (R-AR) and members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition. Following his interview, his nomination was referred out of committee for full Senate consideration.

During the hearing, Mr. Vilsack answered an array of questions addressing matters impacting agriculture, forestry and nutrition. The hearing link and related articles are posted below.

More below:

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/15262-vilsack-seeks-to-sell-ag-on-climate-policies-offers-help-on-market-power

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/02/vilsack-usda-confirmation-hearing/

https://www.agri-pulse.com/ext/resources/Podcasts2/Daybreak-Audio/February-2021/Daybreak_02032021.mp3

https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/to-consider-the-following-nomination-thomas-j-vilsack-of-iowa-to-be-secretary-of-agriculture