National Agricultural Law Center Hosts Ag Trade And Policy Webinar With USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden

By Ramie Parsons

The National Agricultural Law Center will host an upcoming free webinar with The Honorable Judge Stephen A. Vaden, Deputy Secretary of the United State Department of Agriculture, covering updates on the current landscape of U.S. agricultural trade.

“A Conversation with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden: Update on Ag Trade, Financial Assistance, USDA Reorganization & Related Issues,” take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Central.

Deputy Secretary Vaden will discuss developments in international market access and trade agreements, as well as USDA financial assistance programs, reorganization efforts, regulatory and litigation priorities, and other related issues affecting producers, lenders and stakeholders across the agricultural sector.

“As global markets, trade policy and regulatory priorities continue to shift, it is critical for producers and stakeholders to understand how USDA’s policies are evolving,” said Deputy Secretary Vaden. “I am happy to engage with the National Agricultural Law Center to discuss these timely topics.”