(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and …
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
The American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the United States. As of today, …
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
The U.S. Senate voted 72-28 to confirm Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Ag commodity groups and leaders across the country congratulates Secretary Rollins on her confirmation and look …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the Farm Bill, emphasizing the importance of specialty crops. They highlight …
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, agricultural leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent Senate Agriculture Committee …
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of the US …
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has announced its top five policy priorities for 2025. The organization’s Board of Directors selected these key issues to guide their …
Newhouse has Prioritized Working on Specialty Crops
Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington, a member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee, has prioritized working on specialty crops. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
At a recent confirmation hearing, President Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. …
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, 52, told lawmakers she plans a rapid rollout …
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act of 1906
Representatives Celeste Maloy and Mark Amodei have introduced a bill to limit presidential authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906, transferring the power to designate or alter monuments to Congress. …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss recent developments in tariffs under …
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
President Trump signed several executive orders, including one on the Biden electric vehicle ‘mandate’ and the former president’s Green New Deal. “With my actions today, we will end the Green …