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US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, "Innovation In Agriculture"

Oct 07, 2014

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, "Innovation In Agriculture"

Sec. Vilsack discusses how innovation in US agriculture is helping to reduce hunger and advance a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply both in the US and abroad and is pushing for greater analysis of the climate’s impact on agriculture. The U.S. is cooperating with other nations as part of the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, said Vilsack, but he pointed out that there is work being done by 100 research centers under USDA’s umbrella. Vilsack talked about advances in drought resistant corn, combating wheat stem rust, addressing livestock challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and improvements in combating aflatoxin. Here is his speech at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

University of Chicago, Institute of Politics interviews Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. He discusses his longevity in office, the challenges of climate change, and his plans for the 2016 election.