DepositPhotos image The application process for the disaster assistance tranche of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) is soon coming, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. Rollins with…
Ag Secretary Rollins Message to Farmers
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Ag secretary Brook Rollins says we will continue to work on reconstructing, rebuilding, and “I’m proud to be fighting for the most American…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…The European Union is set to increase soybean purchases. The USDA’s farm loan programs are under review, with loans over $500,000 requiring additional clearance from the Office of the Secretary…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
A USDA portal has been launched to record farmer claims related to unfair and politically motivated lawfare originating under the Biden administration. USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced the…
Organic Community Making Voice Heard
DepositPhotos image The National Organic Program (NOP) brought the organic community together by having over 1300 businesses and organizations sign a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins. They want to keep…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…Crops (MASC) program, provides up to $1.3 billion in new assistance. This follows nearly $900 million already issued during the first round. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…trade. Talks reportedly moved forward after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned that Mexican cattle imports could be restricted if action wasn’t taken. The screwworm, a parasitic fly, lays eggs…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…to control the screw worm. Secretary Rollins is working to resolve these issues. Additionally, the show featured an interview with Todd Burkdoll from Valent U.S.A., who provided insights on almond…
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Screwworm Larvae Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
…such as Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 starting in the 2026–2027 school year. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised the move,…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
By incommunicado / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed this week that dairy trade issues remain a priority under President Trump. “Yes, the dairy piece of that…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins talks with the media during a visit to the Grand Farm research center near Fargo, North Dakota, with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). Photo by Sabrina…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
…see major changes or disappear altogether. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described these agencies, along with the Risk Management Agency, as the department’s most “farmer-facing” programs, highlighting their importance to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…to go directly to farmers, not administrative costs. Initially frozen by the Trump administration, the program aims to promote commodities with lower greenhouse gas emissions. Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary, supports…