Max Armstrong reports that the ethanol industry is optimistic about the pick of Tom Vilsack as the returning Secretary of Agriculture, this time in the Biden Administration. These groups believe Vilsack will stand up to efforts to hinder the renewable fuel standard. And Max shares other areas of support Vilsack will bring when confirmed, including climate issues and nutrition programs.

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