…as we head into 2019,” said Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC. “We trust that the administration will aggressively enforce both the letter and the spirit of the agreed…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC. “We also need to pursue new free trade agreements with other nations and resolve our trade conflicts with China. It is imperative that…
Mexican Cheese Tariffs Could Devastate American Dairy Export Sales
…Tom Vilsack says, “Those tariffs on cheese will potentially eliminate the competitive advantage we have in our number one market. That’s a legitimate concern.” Last year alone, the U.S. held…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…in rural, suburban and urban communities,” said Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC, who saw dairy’s impact first-hand as U.S. Agriculture Secretary. “I’m delighted we now have a go-to…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…University to establish the U.S.-China Dairy Innovation Center at the university. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Dairy Export Federation President and CEO says the partnership is a “game-changing agreement” that will lead…
Vilsack says Clovis Lacks Experience for USDA Post
Vilsack Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says Sam Clovis doesn’t have credibility for the post-Clovis is nominated to serve at the Department of Agriculture. Clovis is the nominee for the…
U.S. and Mexican Dairy Industries Make United Call
…border,” said USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack. “That goal is all the more essential given other nations’ efforts to pursue harmful and disruptive approaches to dairy trade with Mexico…
Vilsack Helping Create Support for Democrats in Middle America
Vilsack Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is dedicating some of his time in trying to help the Democratic party gain support in middle America. ABC News reports Vilsack is part…
U.S. and China Reach Agreement to Boost Dairy Trade
…requirements in place that foreign dairy suppliers be registered and certified by their regulatory agencies. Now that the complex hurdle has been overcome, Dairy Export Council CEO Tom Vilsack said…
Vilsack Joins Feeding America Board
Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has joined the board of directors of Feeding America, the nation’s largest anti-hunger organization. Feeding America represents 200 food banks across all 50 states in…
China, U.S., Expected to Sign Dairy Agreement
…allow further market access for U.S. dairy producers. U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Tom Vilsack said last week that he has been working for months to reach an agreement between…
Dairy Groups Pledge to Work with Trump Administration on NAFTA Modernization
…Tom Vilsack, U.S. Dairy Export Council President and C E O. “We agree that NAFTA could use a facelift and our industry looks forward to working with the Trump Administration…
Former Ag Secretary Working on Milk Export Program with China
Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Agri-Pulse a new deal to allow more milk producers to enter the Chinese market is in the works. Vilsack, who now heads the U.S….
Perdue Echoes Vilsack on Cottonseed Declaration
…the same message former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered to lawmakers on the issue, as advised by USDA lawyers. Perdue was asked about the issue during a House Agriculture Appropriations…