NPC Newsmaker: Sec. Tom Vilsack

Photo Credit: Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses the progress the Department of Agriculture is making toward achieving the 36 billion gallon biofuel production goal mandated by the Renewable Fuels Standard, as well as new efforts by the Obama administration to bolster the industry and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Brian Mosley

Photo Credit: Alan Bjerga (foreground), President of the National Press Club, asks a question of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack at a press conference on domestic biofuel production. Brian Mosley

Photo Credit: Secretary Vilsack answers a question from a reporter at a press conference on domestic biofuel production. Brian Mosley

Photo Credit: Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives a major speech on domestic biofuel production at Press Club Thursday. Brian Mosley

Photo Credit: Reporters ask questions of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Secretary Vilsack discussed the progress USDA and other federal agencies are making toward achieving the 36 billion gallon biofuel production goal mandated by the Renewable Fuels Standard and new efforts by the Obama administration to bolster the industry and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Brian Mosley

Photo Credit: National Press Club President Alan Bjerga (right) relays a question, submitted through e-mail, to Secretary Vilsack. Brian Mosley