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Executive Order on Economic Competition

00:00:59.794   2021-07-09   
President Biden Friday signed an executive order focused on improved competition within the U.S. economy, including aspects of agriculture and supply chain systems. (Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Presidential Executive Order and USDA's Role

00:00:59.977   2021-07-09   
The Agriculture Secretary explains how the President's Executive Order on market competition applies to various aspects of the ag sector. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Revitalizing the Packers and Stockyards Act

00:01:00.369   2021-07-09   
The Agriculture Secretary Friday announced USDA will soon propose rulemaking desiogned to improve fairness and transparency within the Packers and Stockyards Act. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Proposed Rules for Packers and Stockyards Act

00:00:43.859   2021-07-09   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses proposed rulemaking as part of revitalization efforts within the Packers and Stockyards Act, such as specific practices with chicken processors and clarifying the definition of an unfair practice.

USDA Support of Expanded Meat and Poultry Processing Capabilities

00:01:00.290   2021-07-09   
Improved resiliency, production, fairness and competition are behind USDA's announced funding of our nation's meat and poultry processing facilities. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Clarifying the "Product of the USA" Label.

00:01:00.473   2021-07-09   
The Agriculture Department will soon look at greater clarification within a voluntary labeling system for meat, poultry and processed eggs? (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Executive Order and Ability to Conduct DIY Farm Equipment Repairs.

00:01:00.081   2021-07-09   
Producers with proprietary equipment could soon have greater flexibility regarding conducting their own repairs or having work done by an independent repair shop. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Actuality: Executive Order, Seed Tech, and Competition

00:00:27.324   2021-07-09   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses how a Presidential Executive Order on competition allows for a look at seed companies, technologies, and fair competition in the marketplace.

Actuality: More Focus on Local Food Systems Will Bring New Opportunities

00:00:18.808   2021-07-09   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at a Friday press conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa, saying taking actions to boost local food systems and more transparent markets offer exciting opportunities.

Actuality: Early USDA Actions May Help Improve Market Treatment of Farmers.

00:00:20.323   2021-07-09   
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at a Friday press conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa, saying that this initial effort to improve the market situation for farmers may quickly spur better treatment of farmers