…like running water and indoor bathrooms impossible in rural areas. Mark concludes by mentioning that this situation would undergo significant changes during President Roosevelt’s administration in the 1930s. That’s today’s…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…boxes, down from 9 million, leading to more domestic consumption. Strawberries are also performing well. The Trump administration’s plan to increase logging in national forests by 25% over five years…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
DepositPhotos image Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…discussed the Trump administration’s policy on restricting solar farms on quality farmland, citing concerns about devaluation and environmental impact. The USDA’s new “Farmers First” initiative aims to support small family…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…to the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, which his administration negotiated back in 2020. The reason I sighed relief there was because Canada is our number one export market, followed by Mexico.”…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…resignation programs for federal employees at this time. The visit underscored the administration’s broader effort to prioritize farmers’ needs while implementing structural changes within the USDA. Rollins’ discussions in Nebraska…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…Another contentious topic for Nick and Lorrie involved Marin County, where environmentalists and ranchers clashed over federal land grazing management. With 12 of 14 ranches facing possible shutdown within 15…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…increases the federal premium cost share from 65% to 80%. It also includes provisions for trade promotion programs and conservation funding. Additionally, CAL/OSHA issued its first citation under the new…
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on the Administration’s tariff plans at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the White House Rose Garden. Official…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…Vice President of Advocacy at the National Farmers Union, discussed the Trump administration’s new trade deal with the UK, focusing on market access for U.S. beef and ethanol. He highlighted…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…and Lorrie highlighted the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, with Chairman Powell monitoring unemployment and inflation. They noted ongoing trade negotiations with the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan,…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
…eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. It is developed and written for a professional audience, including policymakers, healthcare providers, nutrition educators, and Federal nutrition…
Latest Federal Dietary Guidelines being Developed
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working together to develop the latest federal dietary guidelines for 2025-2030. These…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…They noted China’s economic stimulus and the U.S.’s daily tariff earnings of $192 million, contrasting with the Biden administration’s losses. The EU-U.S. trade deal is nearing completion. The USDA is…