Ernst Questions Secretary Vilsack at Agriculture Committee Confirmation Hearing

WASHINGTON—As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today questioned Tom Vilsack at his confirmation hearing to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ernst emphasized she hopes that, if confirmed, Mr. Vilsack will stand firm with Iowa agriculture as he works to implement policies in the Biden Administration.