Vilsack said China fell $16 billion short of meeting commitments under the Phase One trade deal.
Lock and Dam 25 on the Upper Mississippi River will receive $732 million.
Farmers have February and March deadlines to apply expanded EQIP and CSP climate-smart options.
RFA head says electric vehicles won't decarbonize the transportation sector alone.
"We were pretty successful getting all but one of our submittals through," said IFB President.
Bell, a sixth-generation farmer from Mercer County, placed fourth in the competition.
Vilsack spoke with reporters after a speech Monday at AFBF's 2022 Annual Convention in Atlanta.
The Woodford County Young Leader successfully advanced through four rounds of competition.
Finalists will deliberate a question about promoting good mental health among farmers.
Labor reform, supply chain issues, trade agreements and the 2023 farm bill are all AFBF priorities in 2022.