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In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer explore critical topics at the intersection of immigration, agriculture, and policy. As President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration nears, they discuss the growing concerns around potential mass deportations, including the anxiety among Californians—both documented and undocumented. The conversation delves into the far-reaching implications for the agricultural sector, which depends heavily on immigrant labor, and the ripple effects of misinformation, community fears, and everyday profiling. The episode also features Lorrie's interview with Michael Ming, President of the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Ming sheds light on the organization's mission to support agricultural professionals through education, accreditations, and advocacy. Key topics include water supply challenges, commodity pricing, and the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on land values. The chapter's scholarship and internship programs aim to nurture the next generation of agriculture leaders. Additionally, Sabrina reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's remarks on recent initiatives under the Biden administration. Topics include the reinforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect producers, enhanced transparency in poultry tournaments, efforts to combat discrimination, and the introduction of a cattle contract library. While some measures remain incomplete, the USDA's progress marks a significant step toward ensuring fairness and stability for farmers, ranchers, and producers nationwide. Episode Highlights: The fear of mass deportations and its impact on California's agricultural workforce. Challenges posed by false social media rumors and profiling. Michael Ming's insights on water analysis, land value shifts under SGMA, and support for emerging ag professionals. USDA's strengthened regulations to enhance market competitiveness and fairness under the Biden administration. Links and Resources: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers – California Chapter USDA Initiatives on the Packers and Stockyards Act: Learn More Information on SGMA and Land Value: Read More Stay informed on the latest agricultural news by subscribing to the AgNet News Hour.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty FOOD NEWS - VILSACK PLAYING GAMES WITH FARMERS PAYCHECKS The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date:  6/08/24 EPISODE 1654 In this week's Food News, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has created a politically-charges and one sided "game show" to decide how farmers get paid for their work, and it's causing quite a stir.  ### Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food And Travel Nation was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF'S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success. We are ready to deliver a fresh, tight, first-class show to your station from our digital studio utilizing Comrex Access and our own automation system. Executive Producer – Michael Serio FOOD AND TRAVEL NATION FAST FACTS Website: Food And Travel Nation.com Social Media Sites: Facebook | Twitter website:  FoodAndTravelNation.com email:  FoodTravelUSA@proton.me

Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty DID THE USDA MISAPPROPRIATE 42 BILLION The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date:  6/22/24 EPISODE 1655 In this week's Food News, a shocking story about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's $42 billion investment in high-speed internet access for farmers. Despite this enormous expenditure, the Chairman of the FCC reports that not a single farmer has been signed up for the service.  What's going on here?  Where did the money go?  It's time congress puts Vilsack under oath and starts asking him some serious questions. ### Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food And Travel Nation was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF'S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success. We are ready to deliver a fresh, tight, first-class show to your station from our digital studio utilizing Comrex Access and our own automation system. Executive Producer – Michael Serio FOOD AND TRAVEL NATION FAST FACTS Website: Food And Travel Nation.com Social Media Sites: Facebook | Twitter website:  FoodAndTravelNation.com email:  FoodTravelUSA@proton.me

For this week's Friday Free-for-all AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer have a conversation with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the Farm Bill, trade, biofuels, solar energy and many additional topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Guidance RFA Welcomes 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guidance, But Says Additional Work Needed This edition of the Ethanol Report podcast features comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, RFA Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp, and Mitchell Hora, Continuum Ag.

The United States Department of Agriculture projects U.S. farm sector income will continue to fall in 2024, after reaching record highs in 2022. During his address at the 2024 Commodity Classic event, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said his agency is doing all that it can to ensure American farmers can afford to produce the food, feed, fiber and fuel the world needs.

National Ethanol Conference wrap up  The Renewable Fuels Association was pleased to welcome USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to the NEC this year, as well as Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This edition of the Ethanol Report includes comments from both of them, as well as RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper, RFA Chairman Erik Huschitt of Badger State Ethanol, Dr. Michael Wang with Argonne National Laboratory, and RFA Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development Robert White.

Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth DoughertyThe TRUTH about Food and Travel Broadcast Date:  01/08/2024 Full Show:  Once again, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's armed thugs have invaded and raided an Amish farm, confiscating and destroying food products and trampling of the religious liberties of an Amish community that just wants to be left alone.  Elizabeth says it's time for this to STOP!  In this show, you'll also hear how suncreen may not be healthy for you and how people are taking advantage of the kindness of strangers to steal from grocery stores.  Our Taste Test this week looks at those $1 hot sauces now available in big box stores, and Elizabeth takes us to the Top 10 Cities around the world ranked on their amazing food offerings. ### About the show:  Food And Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty is the fusion of food and travel. This fresh, compelling nationally-syndicated weekend program includes information for homesteading, traveling, gardening, taste tests, and in a twist, listeners hear what restaurant servers say about customers. Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food Nation Radio was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF'S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success. We are ready to deliver a fresh, tight, first-class show to your station from our digital studio utilizing Comrex Access and our own automation system. Executive Producer – Michael Serio Requests: Sammone@proton.me website:  FoodAndTravelNation.com email:  Elizabeth@FoodAndTravelNation.com

On this week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The Hoosier Ag Today news team is on the road reporting from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City.  Eric Pfeiffer chats with National Corn Growers Association Chairman Tom Haig to get his reaction to the recent extension of the 2018 Farm Bill through Sept. 30, 2024. Also, Sabrina Halvorson reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's speech at the NAFB Convention and his agency's plan to boost U.S. ag trade in 2024. C.J. Miller talks with Mike DiPaola with Taranis—which is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana—as they discuss AcreForward™ Intelligence by Taranis, which uses the latest technology to help corn and soybean producers maximize their yields. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. All that and more in this week's Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On this week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The Hoosier Ag Today news team is on the road reporting from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City.  Eric Pfeiffer chats with National Corn Growers Association Chairman Tom Haig to get his reaction to the recent extension of the 2018 Farm Bill through Sept. 30, 2024. Also, Sabrina Halvorson reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's speech at the NAFB Convention and his agency's plan to boost U.S. ag trade in 2024. C.J. Miller talks with Mike DiPaola with Taranis—which is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana—as they discuss AcreForward™ Intelligence by Taranis, which uses the latest technology to help corn and soybean producers maximize their yields. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. All that and more in this week's Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

We have a somewhat different kind of Friday Free-for-all but we cover a lot of ground with our guest Tom Sell of Combest Sell & Associates, including perspective on what USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said at the NAFB event yesterday. We also hear from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa on passage of the Continuing Resolution and her thoughts on where things stand with the next Farm Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's stepping in to help fill the export promotion void left without a new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Cody Hanold, Hanold Auctioneering, talks about a record-breaking sale for an antique John Deere tractor last week in Chesterfield, Illinois. Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says a government shutdown would be “incredibly disruptive” to millions of Americans, including farmers, USDA staff, and needy families. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product Agronomist, talks about growing season observations and early harvest results. Brad Turasky, Western Smokehouse Partners;

House Ag Chair GT Thompson and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at an Axios press event expressed confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. View from the Cab with Farm Week's Dan Grant as he talks to Mathew Heberling, Sr. Research Manager Winfield & Christian Co Farm Bureau President. Eric Vanasdale COUNTRY Loss Control Supervisor & Kevin Frye, GMK on National Farm Safety & Health Week.

Ag Senator Joni Ernst has some tough words on the administration's push for electric vehicles including comments by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Rob Schrick Strategic Business Lead North America Broad Acre Crop Protection-Helping producers with new and innovative products, TriVolt Herbicide, and the launch of Chat-Grower-to-Grower which connects growers who have used TriVolt with growers who have questions about the product.We hear from the new Chairman of the U.S. Grains Council Brent Boydston. Garret Toay of AgTraderTalk talks corn market.

It's been a year since the Inflation Recovery Act was enacted and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to offer an assessment of the results, plus talk about biofuels, and dealing with Mexico's push to ban GMO corn. And our guest analyst this afternoon is the grain goddess herself, Angie Setzer of Consus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're wrapping up the week with a day at The Big Show Garage! Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn joins us with an update on the treatment of the pond at the garage that we began on the show at the end of April. He talks about the steps of identifying the issue and treating it. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins the program with market analysis leading into the long holiday weekend, which he says may lead to a volatile trade day next Tuesday. David Geiger ends the hour with a report on the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) facility with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, and USDA Undersecretary Jennifer Moffit.

Don Meyer, Illinois Farm Bureau District 4 director on storm damage on his farm in Lee County. Eric Schmidt EJS Weather on what's coming. Matt Kaye reports on Ag lawmakers pressing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to use his department's influence with EPA to preserve use of essential crop protection chemicals. Dr. Paul Walker President Illinois Beef Association talks about IBA's youth and young leader focus and the upcoming annual meeting.

Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer talk about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's appearance on Capital Hill, trade, Russia, WOTUS, banks and answer questions from viewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer talks with substitute host Joe Stachler about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at Commodity Classic last week, President Biden releasing his 2024 budget – plus White House signals on trade and energy, Silicon Valley Bank's failure, WOTUS rule resolution passed by the House, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Quinn comments on some of the key info learned at the Iowa Pork Congress, earlier this week including the best ways to sequester carbon. State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand joins us with an update on the latest confirmed case of highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista County. Don Roose is our market analyst of the day as corn and soybeans a fall a little bit after being in the green during overnight trade. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's comments on the availability and price of fertilizer in the coming year.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says Mexico's proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn will hurt Mexican consumers.

This fall, DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski joined the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting. It included discussions with federal government officials and conversations with state secretaries, commissioners, and directors from across the country. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack gave remarks about the importance of the agricultural workforce and the many careers available for young people in the industry. Romanski says he was proud to speak to his colleagues about the investments the state has made in the future of the ag industry, such as the Meat Talent Development program and the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin brought to you by Dairy Management Inc. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to answer questions about a host of issues concerning agriculture. Austin Gellings, director of Agricultural Services at AEM and he talks about exciting new technological developments for the dairy industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that his agency is awarding $502 million in loans and grants to help provide high-speed internet in rural America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Callahan Director Illinois Department of Natural Resources accepting sealed bids for ag leases. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist cover crops and the beef industry. US Senator Tammy Duckworth, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Casey's VP of fuels Nathaniel Doddridge, at the biofuels announcement in LeRoy.

Matt Kaye reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Illinois today. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy IFB & Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talk with Rita Frazer about the Regional Partnership Projects and the Illinois connection. DeLoss Jahnke shares Crop numbers, Jim Taylor talks with Crop Watcher Tom Ritter and Kent Casson reports. Early morning markets and weather.

Got a lot packed in this show for you to unpack. We begin with a conversation with U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa about a variety of ag-related issues including prospects for a future Farm Bill. Then AgDay's Clinton Griffiths speaks with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack marking one year since the start of the White House Competition Council. And Dr. Greg Tylka of the SCN Coalition talks about the importance of soybean farmers checking for SCN females. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet Ashlee Johnson of The Russell Group and talk about USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's proposal yesterday of transforming the food system. Jessica Kolterman of Lincoln Premium Poultry discusses the steps they took during the darkest days of the pandemic to ensure worker safety, which became a playbook for how to positively support the workforce in the meat processing industry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the New Food System Transformation Framework announced by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dave Lidy Dairy and Beef Specialist Total Livestock Services South Central FS talks feed cost and milk prices. Todd Hultman, DTN Progressive Farmer, on falling grain markets. Briana Whitaker, Peoria Ag Lab, talking wheat research with FarmWeek's Dan Grant. Jim Taylor has early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's confidence that Mexico will continue to allow imports of US biotech corn under USMCA trade rules, despite Mexico's plans to ban the corn by 2024. Paul Schuette, Region 4 Manager Illinois Farm Bureau, retires this month and talks about his career and life of service to agriculture.Mike Albano, NWS Lincoln, about possibility of severe weather today.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack personally observed the delivery of baby formula from overseas, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would intervene if China invaded Taiwan, energy prices are still escalating – which may be part of the strategy to move to alternate sources of power, and moving grain out of Ukraine are some of the tings Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Kaye reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's concern about getting grain out of Ukraine longer-term, even while exporting short-term to a hungry world will be a big challenge. Don Hartman is a New Mexico farmer and posts 'from the tractor seat' on social media. He talks from the heart and explains his motivation for writing. Don also recently represented the New Mexico Farm Bureau on CNN, as they covered the impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions on agriculture. Farm Week Crop Watchers report from Colby Hunt and Greg St Aubin. Mike Havens, Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing talks about the company being busier than ever since Covid. Retail sales and farmland values

Matt Kaye reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Senate Ag Appropriations panel that tens of thousands of farmers have fallen on hard times and need help now. Joel Tatum Solar Specialist American Farmland Trust talks about efforts to maintain ground in production amidst solar panels. David Powell, GROWMARK, on the need to scout fields.

We close out the work week a packed show starting with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack who talks about his recent trip to Mexico to discuss trade, E15 for the summer and aviation biofuel, and USMCA issues with Canada. Geoff Cooper from the Renewable Fuels Association and Pete Meyer from S&P Global Platts continue a conversation about the focus for today and the future with renewable fuels. And Dr. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center joins us to discuss the situation with PRRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coverage of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's speech at Commodity Classic. Market discussion with Naomi Bloom, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson and Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net, News on Avian Influenza being diagnosed in Illinois. Early morning markets and weather.

RFA Celebrates Partnership with NCGA RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper, NCGA CEO Jon Doggett, NCGA chairman John Linder, NCGA president Chris Edgington, and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

Farm and Ranch News for Tuesday, March 1, 2022 In today's farm and ranch news, Ron Hays looks at the agricultural implications of the Russian invasion into the Ukraine- and hears from USTR Katherine Tai and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Our guest this afternoon is Clayton Pope of Clayton Pope Commodities and we discuss marketing uncertainty plus USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to preview President Biden's State of the Union address and what we may hear about U.S. agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bottlenecks at U.S. ports and their impact on agricultural exports took center stage at the National Press Club last week, with a webinar sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Agri-Pulse. This week's podcast features Krysta Harden, president and CEO of USDEC, moderating a panel from the webinar featuring USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack; John Porcari, the Biden Administration's Supply Chain Ports Envoy; Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), co-sponsor of a House of Representatives ports bill. Vilsack at the panel announced a new initiative adding access for U.S. agricultural exports at the Port of Oakland. Vilsack also noted the importance of the public understanding that ports backlogs don't only affect shipments of consumer goods. “We hope to be able to make sure that people understand this isn't just an import issue, it's also an export issue,” Vilsack said at the event.  “And the Department of Agriculture wants to be part of the solution.”

We have a conversation with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and get a status update on a host of issues and programs, plus Outdoors on the Farm is back and we hear from Rock Katschnig and Tom Flory, plus JT Kreager, CEO of Basecamp Leasing, on the benefits of leasing your farmland for recreational use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Michelle Jones. Topics include President Biden's press conference on Wednesday, cold weather, market strategy, and details from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's appearance before the House Ag Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Frazer talks with Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau reacts to lock and dam funding that impacts agriculture and also covers high fertilizer prices and Prop 12 for the livestock industry. Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack strongly defended the Biden Administration farm policies in testimony before the House Ag Committee. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Josh Linville, Stone X on fertilizer prices and weather outlooks with Mike McClellan, Mobile Weather Team. Jim Taylor provides the early morning markets and Freeze Notis weather.

At the NAFB annual convention in Kansas City, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined broadcasters virtually to discuss some of the transportation issues being addressed to help alleviate the current shipping crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst joins us to discuss EPA's decision to extend the biofuel blending deadlines under the RFS plus the situation with WOTUS. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska talks about several bills that has her name on them, including the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and the Precision Agriculture Loan Act. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Build Back Better plan which recently passed the House and what it means for U.S. agriculture and the conservation movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to discuss the updated Build Back Better framework and what it means for U.S. agriculture, including money invested for biofuels and conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theme of this morning's show is The Four 'R's. Plus Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us to discuss the Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion Grant Program plus what he hopes to hear from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Iowa today. And we have an interesting Farmer Forum with Kevin Paap of Minnesota and Tim Recker of Iowa who share both their harvest progress and perspectives on current ag issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas joins us to discuss his recent letter to the editor at Wall St. Journal in response to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's op-ed of September 8th plus various issues in Washington D.C. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks about concerns over tax liability for farmers and families that has been floated for inclusion in the reconciliation bill. And U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota joins us to discuss "Product of the USA" labeling issues, mandatory country of origin labeling as a whole, and also weighs in on pay-fors designed for the reconciliation bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk has an exclusive conversation with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, who talks about the Biden administration's recently announced plans to protect workers and communities from extreme heat, his impressions from his G-20 visit to Italy, what he hopes to see on tomorrow's Food System Summit, details of President Biden's tax plan, and support for biofuels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This afternoon USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to explain the change to ELAP to help drought affected farmers/ranchers pay for feed transport, his op-ed on stepped-up basis, and meat packers being charged with profiteering during the pandemic. Plus Pro Farm editor Brian Grete gives his expectations on yield prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the infrastructure bill and the budget plus Mike Mock of Mike Mock Consulting talks strategy and Joe Vaclavik has perspective on price action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays talked with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Tuesday morning- discussing several current topics that Oklahoma farmers and ranchers have as priorities.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to discuss a host of issues including pork processing line speeds, packers and stockyards, the situation with the renewable fuels standard and more. The we have Kevin Paap – Minnesota farmer and president of Minnesota Farm Bureau, and Kevin Ross – Iowa farmer and chairman of NCGA, join us for The Farmer Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of this morning's Free-for-all, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins us to dispel some misconceptions about programs like 30x30, Step Up and inheritance tax, CRP in federal conservation and more. Then Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney, and newcomer Chris Gibbs of Ohio discuss what they heard in the interview plus other issues of the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week AgriTalk’s Chip Flory joins D.C. Signal to Noise as the new co-host. He and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer recap the hot topics last week and a look ahead to what to watch this week. Listen up for discussion on these topics and more:  > The American Jobs Plan and the likelihood of standalone infrastructure bills > Biden's 100th day in office—and a look at bipartisan potential > What we can expect from the leadership conference on climate  > USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s big ideas on CRP > Anxiety about Biden’s new 30X30 plan   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest on Open Mic is former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. After a year on the job at USDEC, Vilsack says dairy farmers are counting on folks in Washington to grow global market access and deliver better support programs for the country's dairy farmers. Vilsack says withdrawing from NAFTA would bring the worst possible outcome for agriculture and the dairy industry. He also discusses the upcoming farm bill and how failure to improve the current Margin Protection Program would bring more hardships on small and medium-sized dairy farmers. The Iowa Democrat offers his support for immigration reform and offers advice for candidates trying to win votes in rural America.

With last week's announcement of the final rules for the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program and the Price Loss Coverage Program, farmers and landowners can now begin the process of sign-up for risk protection under the new farm law. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is ready for what promises to be a challenging task for FSA staff and the nation's crop farmers. Vilsack has a wish list for the upcoming lame duck session of congress and says ongoing trade talks with the Japanese have implications far beyond the Trans-Pacific Partnership.SELECT NOW FOR DAILY AUDIOUSDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

With prices trending downward, many commodity growers are paying close attention to the Renewable Fuels Standard and whether the EPA will eventually stick with their proposal to lower the amounts of renewables required to be blended. At the same time, livestock producers and the oil industry are stepping up their attacks to have the RFS removed altogether. In this week's Open Mic, broadcaster Cindy Zimmerman asks Bob Dinneen, the president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, to offer his prognosis on what the EPA will do on the RFS and whether there are other avenues to expand biofuel consumption. Dinneen credits USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack with being a strong biofuels supporter, even though he can't say the same about some other members of the White House team.Bob Dinneendinneen.jpeg