There was anticipation that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack would focus on carbon sequestration and climate change as he addressed a virtual Commodity Classic on Friday. Instead his focus was on expanding market opportunities for farmers. 

On this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer and John Herath of Farm Journal discuss how the expanding markets approach is another avenue for building support for USDA's carbon market plan.

Other issues analyzed in this week's podcast:
Latest updates on COVID relief
CFAP payments delayed at least a few more weeks
Farm Service Agency offices face staffing challenges amid COVID
USTR nominee Katherine Tai truly knows agriculture
Ag only immigration bill reintroduced in House

There was anticipation that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack would focus on carbon sequestration and climate change as he addressed a virtual Commodity Classic on Friday. Instead his focus was on expanding market opportunities for farmers.&nbsp;
On this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer and John Herath of Farm Journal discuss how the expanding markets approach is another avenue for building support for USDA's carbon market plan.
Other issues analyzed in this week's podcast:
<ul>
<li>Latest updates on COVID relief</li>
<li>CFAP payments delayed at least a few more weeks</li>
<li>Farm Service Agency offices face staffing challenges amid COVID</li>
<li>USTR nominee Katherine Tai truly knows agriculture</li>
<li>Ag only immigration bill reintroduced in House</li>
</ul>

Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk’s Chip Flory bring 85 years of combined experience to this always-important conversation. With a new episode posted each week, this podcast is designed to help listeners get their week started with coverage and perspective on the issues that matter the most to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run.

Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk’s Chip Flory bring 85 years of combined experience to this always-important conversation. With a new episode posted each week, this podcast is designed to help listeners get their week started with coverage and perspective on the issues that matter the most to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run.