Articles Tagged with ''secretary of agriculture''

Daybreak Sept. 14: Dems shield stepped-up basis, but target estate taxation

09/14/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Noah Wicks

Farm groups are breathing a collective sigh of relief that congressional Democrats have dropped the idea of taxing capital gains at death, preserving the benefits of stepped-up basis. But many may still need to start talking to their tax advisers about just what’s in the legislation and how it could affect their tax planning.

Farm Hands West: Moore tapped to lead Forest Service

06/30/21 8:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack named Randy Moore as the new chief of USDA’s Forest Service and the California Legislature appointed Sen. Connie Leyva of Chino to serve as a nonvoting member on the Air Resources Board.

Daybreak Feb 26: Vilsack keeping powder dry on climate plan

02/26/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is meeting with climate advisers today as he moves ahead on what will be a top priority for his tenure. So far, he’s divulging little about the department’s plans or timetable for addressing the issue. But he does say USDA will be heavily focused on building a case for programs Congress could implement in the next farm bill, due in 2023.

Daybreak Feb 23: Vilsack faces long to-do list

02/23/21 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, and Steve Davies

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The Senate is finally set to vote today on sending Tom Vilsack back to USDA for a new stint as agriculture secretary, more than a month after Joe Biden became president.

Daybreak Feb 3: Senate Ag expands leftward

02/03/21 8:55 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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The Senate Agriculture Committee is expanding its membership with three new Democrats, who could give the committee a push to the left on some issues, including climate policy.

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Biden picks Vilsack, Tai, Buttigieg

12/16/20 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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President-elect Joe Biden has selected some familiar names to lead key agencies in his new administration, including Tom Vilsack to lead the Department of Agriculture.

Farm groups welcome return of Vilsack to USDA

12/09/20 1:33 PM By Philip Brasher

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Joe Biden's decision to nominate Tom Vilsack to run the Agriculture Department for a second time will give Biden a policy veteran who shares his passion for addressing climate change and already has relationships with critical lawmakers and farm groups.

Daybreak Dec 9: Climate change tops Scott’s House Ag agenda

12/09/20 9:07 AM By Spencer Chase, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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The next chairman of the House Agriculture Committee tells Agri-Pulse that climate policy will be a top priority for the panel in the next Congress.

Ag groups playing no favorites in secretary sweepstakes

12/02/20 6:46 AM By Spencer Chase

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Farm groups are pledging to work with whomever President-elect Joe Biden picks for agriculture secretary and are steering clear of announcing a favorite for the position.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Perdue appoints Chitnis as NIFA acting director

07/15/20 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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Secretary Perdue appointed Parag Chitnis as acting director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and has announced the appointment of 15 members to serve on the advisory committee on minority farmers.

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06.05.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Karen Ross on California agriculture, water, MAHA, Prop 12

California agriculture operates at a scale and under conditions unlike anywhere else in the country, yet the policy decisions extend far beyond state lines. We spent the week in Sacramento for the annual Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West and caught up with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping California agriculture, and why the rest of the country should be paying attention to the Golden State.

Plus, Ag Council of California President Emily Rooney outlines concerning plastic and packaging regulations and Chris Zanobini, president and CEO of Ag Association Management Services Inc., describes the "regulatory jenga" plaguing California agriculture.

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