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Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has been nominated to return to the post in a Biden-Harris administration.
Some are thrilled In his eight years leading the department during the Obama administration corn farmers appreciated his willingness to listen to the input from growers across the country and his steadfast commitment to agriculture, renewable fuels, our environment and USDA’s food and nutrition program, said National Corn Growers Association President John Linder. He’s been an outspoken advocate for rural America and we look forward to working together again, along with President-elect Biden, to build long-term demand for our product, mitigate the impact of climate change, seek new markets around the globe, and continue to feed and fuel the world.”