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Daybreak Feb 24: Vilsack taking charge at USDA

02/24/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

Tom Vilsack will be back in very familiar surroundings today after winning easy Senate confirmation as agriculture secretary. He is expected to be sworn in today.

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.

Bipartisan bill aims to establish tax credit for energy storage

10/04/17 4:09 AM By Sandra Cowherd

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 - Legislation being considered in the Senate would help strengthen the nation’s grid by offering tax incentives for storage system investment.

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July 11, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Gary Adams - National Cotton Council

This week's Open Mic guest is Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. Like other row crop producers, cotton farmers are facing higher input costs and increased global competition. Adams says Brazilian farmers have ramped up production and taken a greater share of the Chinese market. He shares why cotton farmers are hopeful for a new farm bill this year, as well as the Buy American Cotton Act, which would encourage domestic mills to utilize American-grown cotton. Adams also discusses the industry's "Plant not Plastic" campaign which is aimed at helping consumers understand the link between synthetic clothing and the microplastics you inhale.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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