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A recent visit to parts of the Tar Heel State impacted by Hurricane Helene gave the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to learn more about continuing local, regional, and federal recovery efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Bringing forth more public research of seed and germplasms, and increasing public availability of product, is among the focus areas of USDA’s Farmer Seed Liaison. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.