Rural Issue
Cuban ag delegation visits central Iowa
A Cuban agricultural delegation, including that country’s minister of agriculture Gustavo Rodriguez Rollero, toured a farm and other agribusinesses in central Iowa on Friday. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack accompanied the group.
Following a tour of the Aaron Lehman farm near Polk City, Rodriguez (through an interpreter) talked about benefits he sees for Cuban farmers as a result of improved relations with the U.S.
AUDIO: Rodriguez
Secretary Vilsack was asked if he is optimistic that Congress will lift the trade embargo with Cuba.
AUDIO: Vilsack
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