The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Tom Vilsack to return to the helm of USDA as Secretary of Agriculture.
Ahead of the approval, committee member and South Dakota Senator John Thune questioned Vilsack on a variety of topics, including Country of Origin Labeling.
Vilsack said he wants to look into all options for strengthening the cattle market.
Vilsack also wants to expand meat processing options.
Vilsack’s nomination now awaits consideration by the full Senate. If confirmed, Vilsack will be head of the US Department of Agriculture for the second time. He served as secretary all eight years of the Obama administration.
Watch the video below to hear the entire conversation between Thune and Vilsack.
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