Nation Jan 10 The USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through a new program. But not all states are participating. By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press
Politics Sep 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on Taliban, Texas abortion law White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday defended the White House's continued engagement with a Taliban government that includes an FBI most wanted terrorist and no women named to top positions. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans. By News Desk
Economy Jul 09 USDA unveils $500 million plan to help build more, smaller meat processing plants U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, announced the program Friday in addition to another $150 million to be used for existing small processing facilities to help them with unexpected costs the coronavirus pandemic caused and to compete… By David Pitt, Associated Press
Politics Mar 17 Head of Black farmers association wants apology from Graham, accountability from Vilsack While John Boyd said he is optimistic about the American Rescue Plan, which sets aside $5 billion to help farmers of color pay off debt, he expressed deep concerns about high-profile leaders from both major political parties. By Lisa Desjardins
Feb 23 Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Agriculture Secretary nominee Thomas Vilsack appears before committee to get rehired By News Desk Former aides to Vilsack said he felt the need to return to duty, in part out of loyalty to Biden, but also to reverse some of the moves made by President Donald Trump's agriculture secretary, Sonny Perdue. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 7:54 Ag Secretary Vilsack: Democrats have a messaging problem in rural America By PBS News Hour While President-elect Donald Trump is close to filling his cabinet, one crucial position left is the secretary of agriculture. Judy Woodruff speaks with outgoing Secretary Tom Vilsack -- the last remaining original member of the Obama Cabinet -- about his… Continue watching
Aug 30 Agriculture Department closes offices in five states after anonymous email threat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In an email to employees, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is closing the offices "due to the serious nature of these threats." He did not characterize the threats, but asked employees to be aware of their surroundings and report… Continue reading
Jan 20 Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- School meals could become a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee. Continue reading